V A is a long standing and recognised digital creative; her voice resonates with many. In the last ten years, the site has developed into an online destination for fashion, beauty and lifestyle advice. Her sense of style, editorial flair and practical counsel offers an inspired and graceful approach to living.

V A is a long standing and recognised digital creative; her voice resonates with many. In the last ten years, the site has developed into an online destination for fashion, beauty and lifestyle advice. Her sense of style, editorial flair and practical counsel offers an inspired and graceful approach to living.

Edit by: Vicki
Mar 16, 2016

The Top 5 Foods For Skin Glow

Anya Lyagoshina photographed by Benjamin Lennox, The top Five Foods For Skin Glow, vickiarcher.com


What are the top 5 foods for healthy, glowing skin?


This was my question to Lily when we met up and started chatting earlier this week.

I asked her for a simple list to follow, suggestions of what to eat and drink to say goodbye to winter skin and get us on the right track for a healthy, glowing spring and summer. I like to be reminded; somehow bad habits sneak up over the winter and I am more inclined to pay attention if the advice is easy to follow.


It’s all about looking good and feeling better. Don’t you think? xv



The Top 5 Foods For Skin Glow

  • 1. Quit Unnecessary Sugar

Removing sugar from the diet will have the biggest impact on your skin.

Sugar damages the collagen and elastin proteins within the skin, which leads to wrinkles and sagging.

  • Sugar contributes to hormonal imbalances, which can lead to spotty and greasy skin.
  • It can play a role in inflammatory skin conditions such as eczema, psoriasis and rosacea.

 

It’s the hidden sugars in our food we need to watch out for – check the sugar content in sauces, bread, cereals, soups, yoghurts, dressings and most ‘low fat’ foods.

 

  • 2. Eat Oily Fish, Avocado, Nuts & Seeds

These foods contain healthy fats, which make the skin plump and supple.

  • They have great hormone balancing effects, which can help prevent spots.
  • The omega 3 fats within these foods are potent anti-inflammatories, which can reduce symptoms of eczema and psoriasis.

 

  • 3. Take Ginger to make your skin glow

Ginger is a vasodilator, which stimulates circulation resulting in the delivery of more nutrients to the skin to make it glow.

  • Infuse fresh ginger root and lemon in hot water to make a warming tea
  • Add fresh or ground ginger to cooking – stir-fry’s, curries and soups are best
  • Add ginger root when juicing or try pure juiced ginger shots

 

4. Stay hydrated

For supple, soft glowing skin drink 2-3 litres of water a day.

  • Infuse water with cucumber, lemon, mint, strawberries or blueberries overnight for refreshing flavoured water.
  • Drink iced herbal tea by refrigerating a brew of your favourite flavoured tea.

 

  • 5. Colour the rainbow to boost your intake of skin protecting antioxidants.

The more colourful vegetables on your plate the more skin protecting antioxidants you have. Antioxidants protect from cellular damage caused by free radical sources such as the sun, pollution, alcohol, fried, smoked and burnt food.



image anya lyagoshina by benjamin lennox

The Top 5 Foods for Skin Glow, Lily Soutter

Lily Soutter is a Nutritionist & Nutritional Therapist

learn more about lily @ lilysoutternutrition.com

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