If you want to show off skin, do not neglect your diet Maybe you have not stopped to think that the health of your skin depends on many factors, among others, from your diet. And is that what you eat can do well or badly your skin. Dr. Rosa Ortega, Professor of the Department of Nutrition, School of Pharmacy at the Universidad Complutense de Madrid and consultant to the firm Olay, summarizes some of the foods that are good for your skin.
"So, although there is no magic food for the skin, increasing consumption fruits, vegetables, Vegetables and whole grains is positive, as they provide antioxidants (to avoid excessive accumulation of free radicals) and fiber (very useful to prevent constipation). They also provide vitamins that help maintain health and hydration of the skin.
"The nuts, Wheat germ, vegetable oils and avocado are good sources of vitamin E (an important antioxidant that protects skin from external aggression). But, yes, these foods must be taken in moderation to avoid excess heat.
"The carrot, Spinach and peppers are good sources of beta carotene (pro-vitamin A), necessary for overall good skin. Some vegetables like celery and lettuce are rich in psoralens, chemicals that protect the skin in case of psoriasis and improves skin response to sunlight.
"It is also important to try to prevent our bodies accumulate toxins (liver or kidney failure, constipation, poor feeding), as may occur in these cases, eczema, skin rashes and diverse. The elimination of toxins also encourages drinking plenty of fluid and increasing consumption of fruits and vegetables.
"In many cases it is reducing consumption of spices, sweets, fats, alcohol, coffee and tea.
"For the constant renewal of the skin, you need an adequate supply of vitamins and minerals, with special attention to vitamins A, E, C and B vitamins Among minerals, iron and zinc are essential in maintaining the integrity of the skin, hair and nails.
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