The Relationship Between Your Skin and Nutrition

Most people are so concerned about food intake when it comes to adding or losing weight. While this is important, it’s good to know that your diet affects your skin as well. If you are going for that perfect body or an amazing waistline, be aware that this might have an effect on your skin.

When it comes to what you eat, you might not see the effects on your cells and body organs but taking a look at your face can tell you everything you need to know. People say the eyes are the mirror of your soul and we say that the skin is the mirror of your nutrition. Poor nutrition is detrimental to your skin and can cause a myriad of skin issues. The healthier you are, the better and glowing your skin becomes.

 

How does all this relate to your skin?

What you eat releases nutrients or unhealthy toxins in the body. Inflammation and oxidation are as a result of poor nutrition and they not only destroy your health but damages elastin and collagen. These are the two proteins that give the connective tissues and the skin its strength and elasticity.

If you want to take care of your skin and age well on the inside and outside, it is vital to protect yourself against foods that lead to oxidative stress and chronic inflammation.

 

Foods to eat or avoid

Vitamins

Put emphasis on foods containing vitamins A, C, D, and E as well as minerals Selenium and Zinc. Add an assortment of vegetables to your diet to get an ample supply of these nutrients.

Omega-3 Fatty Acids

Fatty acids found in fish like salmon and nuts help with cell turnover, reduce inflammation and mitigate dry skin.

Water

Drink the right amount of water daily. Make sure to drink at least 8 glasses of water a day. Sometimes, you might be required to drink more based on your level of activity.

Avoid processed and sugary foods. Junk food, white bread, sugary snacks and soda are high glycemic foods and they are superb acne triggers. Sugar makes your skin less elastic which leads to sagging and wrinkling.

On the same, use dairy foods with caution. There might be no direct link between dairy foods and acned but skincare doctors tell you the anecdotal link between them is real.

Healthy skin is more than what you put on it. Pay careful attention to what you put into your food and the drink choices you make for healthy and glowing skin.

 

Sources

1. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3583891/

2. https://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/acne/features/diet-and-skin

3. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4106357/

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