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Food for the Skin BY BAILEY CAMPBELL
We’ve all heard the saying “you are what you eat.” It’s a cliché, but consistently eating healthfully can really help you get that radiant look. Everyone has their favourite face cream or treatment, but beautiful glowing skin really does start from within.
W
e spend lots of time and money considering what we put on our faces. But how often do we think about how the food we consume is affecting our skin? With all sorts of supplements, special eating plans, and complexion drinks out there promising glowing skin from the inside out, it’s tough to tell what’s actually legit.
4 food tips for the skin 1. EAT PRIMARILY FRUITS AND VEGGIES Fruit and vegetables contain powerful antioxidants that help to protect skin from cellular damage. Betacarotene, found in carrots, pumpkin, and sweet potatoes, as well as lutein, found in kale and spinach, are potent antioxidants. They are important for normal skin cell development and healthy skin tone. 2. DRINK LOTS OF WATER I know you’ve heard this one over and over… and over again. But skin needs moisture to stay flexible! How much water you need to drink varies depending on the person, but eight cups a day should be your minimum. You’ll need more if you exercise vigorously or generally sweat a lot! If you work in an office, keep a large bottle of water on your desk to remind you to drink.
BAILEY CAMPBELL has a passion to inspire others to fuel their bodies with great tasting food and make you feel your best! She doesn’t believe there is a “perfect” diet for everyone; she believes in balance and finding what works best for you and hopes to inspire you to live your healthiest, best life!!
11 | March/April 2020
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