I get so many questions from you guys about how to eat for healthy skin and glowing hair. Nourishing your body with enough key nutrients is vital to strong and healthy hair and also clear, radiant, and glowing skin! Lifestyle is also important for optimal skin and healthy hair. That means making sure you’re getting enough sleep, moving your body and stimulating your natural detoxification systems, managing stress, and drinking enough water throughout the day. Your diet is also super important for flowing hair and glowing skin. If you want to nourish your skin from the inside, check out these top 10 beauty foods to add to your diet and read my advice for optimizing your diet for natural beauty.
BEAUTY ON THE INSIDE
Our skin is the largest detoxification organ in our body, so inflammation, food intolerances, stress, digestive issues, lack of sleep, dehydration, and hormonal imbalances are bound to pop up in the skin in some fashion. That might look like acne, dry skin, conditions like eczema, or general lackluster skin. Our skin requires enough energy and healthy calories to keep it healthy, tight, and glowing. Healthy skin especially thrives from B vitamins, minerals like zinc, healthy fats, and protein. Nourishing our bodies from the inside will always show on the outside, therefore the most important thing you can do to get healthy skin now is to start from the inside to support your health on a cellular level. Here are my top 10 foods to add to your diet to get that glow.
01 TURMERIC
A spice with powerful medicinal properties due to its high amounts of nutrients, antioxidants, anti-inflammatory compounds, and phytonutrients to fight inflammation. Read an in-depth post here https://www.goodandwelltips.com/health-benefits-of-turmeric/
02 SPIRULINA
Blue-green algae is high in plant protein, chlorophyll, vitamins, and minerals perfect for overall health but also for nail health (especially with the amount of protein and iron found in spirulina).
03 DARK LEAFY GREENS
Rich in vitamin K and vitamin A, which help our cells reproduce healthy skin cells and moisture retention in the skin. Dark leafy greens(https://www.culinarynutrition.com/guide-to-dark-leafy-greens-how-to-use-them/) also contain iron, which is important for healthy blood flow and oxygenation of our skin cells.
04 PROBIOTICS
Probiotics are the army of good bacteria keeping a balance with the naturally occurring “bad” bacteria and yeast in our digestive system. It may be helpful for those suffering from allergies, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), chronic gut inflammation, bacterial overgrowths, constipation, eczema, and more.
05 ALOE
Not the kind you put on after a sunburn, but the same gel and latex derived from the plant and used in aloe lotions for skin. Ingesting aloe has been shown to help retain water, reduce depression, and ease digestive issues.
06 CHAMOMILE
An herb used in teas and tinctures to aid in digestion, reduce swelling, fight bacteria, and promote calm and ease.
07 MACA
An adaptogenic root vegetable (from the broccoli family) grown in Peru. It’s been used for centuries by the South American cultures as a great source of minerals that may help with hormonal balance, a positive mood, and more.
08 REISHI MUSHROOMS
My favorite medicinal mushroom aka adaptogen. The active constituents that make these mushrooms “medicinal” are primarily polysaccharides including beta-glucans and triterpenes that make help enhance the immune system(https://www.selfunite.com/ways-to-boost-your-immune-system/) and fight inflammation.
09 NUTRITIONAL YEAST
Incredibly rich in B vitamins and protein. B vitamins (especially biotin) are important for the health of our hair, skin, and nails.
10 AVOCADO
My favorite skin food of all time! Rich in vitamin E, fiber, B vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants all of which keep your skin glowing, soft, and youthful.
BOOST YOUR BEAUTY
We all know the more that we treat the inside of our bodies with care on a cellular level, the more our body can absorb and utilize those nutrients to make us not only FEEL really great, but also keep our hair healthy and strong and make our skin glow from the inside out. Zinc, B vitamins, selenium, protein, healthy fats, fiber, magnesium, and vitamins E, A, and C are just some of the few nutrients our hair and skin need. Eating a whole foods diet is the most important, but sometimes it’s nice to give your body a boost in the form of supplements if you don’t regularly consume these beauty foods.
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