Wouldn’t it be great to eat your way to beautiful skin and be in great spirits while doing so?
We’ve looked at some superfoods that all have amazing properties to literally help you eat your way to beautiful, healthy, glowing, youthful skin and at the same time boost your mood so that you feel wonderful with abundant energy.
Beauty is so much more than what’s on the outside, and that’s why we encourage taking care of your health and your internal feelings so that you can fully love and accept yourself.
By taking care of what’s happening internally, your skin will glow on the outside with a natural radiance that is so much more than simply a beautiful face.
Salmon
Depression has been linked to an omega-3 fat deficiency. Salmon is full of omega-3 fatty acids and vitamin D. These nutrients have been found to increase levels of the feel-good neurotransmitter, serotonin, in the brain.
A diet of regular salmon will increase the body’s natural oil production, keeping the skin soft and hydrated, plumping it up, locking in moisture and keeping wrinkles and fine lines at bay.
High in anti-inflammatory properties, omega-3 fatty acids will help reduce redness and help reduce acne, dermatitis and psoriasis.
High in antioxidants, a diet high in salmon will help fight free radicals, protecting skin cells and tissues from radiation which may help prevent cancer.
Dark Chocolate
Yes, you read correctly! As long as the chocolate is a minimum of 70% cocoa and you don’t eat too much!
The benefits of dark chocolate are endless. Chocolate is filled with flavonoids, strong antioxidants, which protect against sun damage by being resistant to UV rays. This in turn helps protect against sunburn and skin cancer.
Cocoa hydrates the skin, improving elasticity. It increases blood flow and reduces stress hormones that lead to collagen breakdown. This means less wrinkles!
It promotes new cell growth with antioxidants and minerals such as iron, zinc and copper which all promote cell growth.
Dark chocolate can help improve gut health by helping to grow healthy gut bacteria which will lessen overall inflammation of the digestive system and help improve and even clear eczema.
Don’t you feel great munching on some dark chocolate? That is because chocolate boosts the “feel-good” chemicals in the brain. Chocolate is a dietary source of tryptophan, the amino acid precursor to serotonin. Serotonin is the neurotransmitter of positive feelings and feelings of joy and happiness.
Walnuts
Walnuts are rich in omega-3 fatty acids to help boost the mood and lift your depression.
Walnuts hydrate the skin, plumping it up and giving it a healthy glow. They also help to reduce skin inflammation and protect the skin against harmful UV rays. Vitamin E in walnuts protects the cells against free radicals.
Pomegranates
Pomegranates are filled with flavonoids, powerful antioxidants, to help protect against free radicals, including exposure to the sun.
Pomegranates help improve your mood and lessen anxiety.
Pomegranates are very high in vitamin C which play a huge role in cell regeneration and the production of collagen and elasticity of the skin.
Pomegranates help to hydrate dry skin, locking in moisture and keeping skin hydrated.
Their strong anti-inflammatory properties will help sooth your skin and help calm inflammation. They also help to regulate sebum production and therefore helps to control acne.
You don’t have to be miserable to boast beautiful youthful skin, Mother Nature will see that you have fun every step of the way!
