THE TOP BEAUTY FOODS

• AVOCADO supplies monounsaturated fats, which promote plump, youthful skin. It also supplies antioxidants such as vitamin C, E and carotenoids to help guard against wrinkles.

• BERRIES are an excellent source of vitamin C and bioflavonoids that improve collagen formation and help keep skin supple

• CARROTS provide carotenoid antioxidants, which help to protect the skin against sun damage, and are also a good source of silica, which strengthens skin, hair and nails.

• FISH provide omega 3 fatty acids that reduces skin dryness, improve elasticity, strengthen nails and a glossy sheen to hair

• GARLIC dilates tiny blood arteries and boosts blood flow to the skin.

• SOYABEAN provides isoflavones that help to keep the menopausal skin supple and combat dryness and age related wrinkles.

• PUMPKIN AND SWEET POTATOES provide oestrogen to regulate collagen production in the skin and works as an anti ageing food component

Foods That Are Natural Sunscreen For The Skin

• Skin exposure to harsh UV light of sun has proven to have a damaging effect on the texture and complexion. Some sun exposure is important for Vitamin D but don’t expose any area of skin for more than 20 mins. A diet rich in the antioxidant vitamin C, E and carotenoids found in yelloworange fruit and vegetables such as papaya, carrots, pumpkin and sweet potato also help to protect against the damaging effect of the sun rays.

Foods with red pigment called carotenoids should also be included in the diet which acts as a natural protection against sun. Lycopene containing foods are tomatoes, grapefruit, guava and watermelons.