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Healthy, Naturally Beautiful Skin Starts at the Grocery Store

Healthy, Naturally Beautiful Skin Starts at the Grocery Store

Every one of us would like our skin to look its very best! Did you know that healthy, naturally beautiful skin starts at the grocery store?

Cleansing, moisturizing, and topically treating our skin is an important part of every skincare routine. When doing this, we are focusing on the outside of our skin – the part that we all see.

It is just as important to keep our skin healthy from the inside. The foods you eat play a pivotal role in the health and appearance of your skin. One simple step to getting your skin to reach its full potential is to pack your grocery cart full of foods that will keep it hydrated and glowing!

To grocery shop for healthy, naturally beautiful skin, make sure you put some of these foods in your shopping cart:

Something Green: Spinach, Kale, Cucumbers, Broccoli, etc.

Dark leafy greens are one of the most concentrated sources of nutrition. The high Vitamin A content helps promote the repair and maintenance of the skin, which is excellent for people with acne. Green fruits and veggies are also high in Vitamin C, so there are a lot of anti-aging benefits as well!

Something Red: Strawberries, Raspberries, Tomatoes, Red Bell Peppers, etc.

Red fruits and vegetables contain Lycopene, which is a powerful antioxidant that protects the skin from damage caused by the sun. It inhibits the breakdown of collagen, which keeps the skin strong and healthy. Additionally, lycopene reduces inflammation.

Another Antioxidant: Green Tea, Pomegranate Juice, Blueberries, Squash, Sweet Potatoes, Beans, Dark Chocolate

Antioxidants work to fight free radicals thereby slowing the aging process. They help reduce the appearance of wrinkles and sun damage, help firm the skin, and are anti-inflammatories. Green Tea is an excellent antioxidant that slows aging and improves elasticity of the skin.

Vitamin C: Oranges, Pineapple, Kiwi, Leafy Greens, Brussels Sprouts, Beets, Pumpkin

Vitamin C is a must-have for skincare! Among many benefits, Vitamin C promotes collagen growth, fights wrinkles and increases elasticity of the skin.

Essential Fatty Acids: Nuts, Sunflower Seeds, Flaxseeds, Avocado, Olive Oil

Essential Fatty Acids in foods are great for your skin! They can help with dryness, inflammation, blackheads and whiteheads.

After these items have made it into your shopping cart, use them to prepare healthy snacks and ensure that you are feeding your skin the right foods all day long!

Here are some of our favorite Healthy Snacks for Your Skin:

Cowboy Caviar from www.culinaryhill.com
This recipe is absolutely delicious, healthy, and great for your skin! We recommend that you cut the dressing in half – and promise there will still be plenty! This is a great appetizer when you have company – you can eat it with chips or as a salad! Better yet, add a leafy green (like spinach) and make a healthy wrap!

Spring Spinach Salad from www.paleoaholic.com
Your skin will love this salad with all of its leafy greens and red strawberries! It’s light and refreshing with so many nutrients, this would be a great lunch option or a fresh side dish for dinner. Enjoy!

Green Smoothie Muffins from www.icanteachmychild.com
Green smoothies are all the rage and rightly so as they pack so much nutritional value in one glass! These Green Smoothie Muffins do the same thing – and you can share the “Hulk Muffins” with your kids!

Skin Loving Super Refreshing Green Juice from www.theglowingfridge.com
If juicing is your thing, we have the juice for you! This juice is jam packed with so many skin-loving ingredients, that your skin is sure to glow after drinking it. Cheers!

When you are planning your meals for the week or making your shopping list, remember that healthy, naturally beautiful skin starts at the grocery store!

If you have a skin-loving recipe that you think we should try, please comment below!

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Tags: Anti-Aging, antioxidant, beautiful skin, essential fatty acids, foods for healthy skin, healthy recipe, healthy snacks, lycopene, skin-loving, vitamin a, Vitamin C

Jennifer McGhee

Jennifer is a mother of three and social media marketing consultant. She enjoys trying out new recipes, reading and writing. She is an advocate of KRS products (the Vitamin C Daytime Renewal Serum is her current favorite!)