A Healthy Diet Equals Beautiful Skin

The old saying “you are what you eat” is true. If you eat food that is high in fat, sugar and calories you will gain weight and your skin will pay the price. A healthy diet and a health lifestyle will not only keep your weight at a normal level and make you feel good, it will also keep healthy glow from the inside out and show the signs of aging less. True beauty is from within and this includes what you eat. So skip the expensive creams and painful cosmetic procedures and learn how you can have soft, radiant and youthful skin at any age with a both a healthy diet and healthy lifestyle choices.

Water is one of the most important components you can include in your day to day routine. Eight glasses of pure clean water keeps your skin hydrated, helps your body to metabolize the foods you eat and cleans your body of impurities. Impurities from the environment, bad food choices (fast foods, foods high in fat and sugar), smoking, alcohol and other stresses build up in your body. Your organs then try to process these toxins and get rid of them. Your skin is your largest organ and responsible for a large portion of the detoxification process. If you don’t get enough water to pass the toxins through your internal organs and kidneys, you will experience breakouts, irritated skin and your skin will be dull and lifeless, so include a minimum of eight glasses of water a day to have healthy skin.

Your diet plays a vital part in how your skin looks and feels. The food you eat provides your body with nutrients it needs to create new healthy skin cells and repair the damage done by free radicals, sun damage and day to day environmental stressors. Give it the fuel it needs to perform at its peak level. This includes plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables, low-fat meat and dairy choices, nuts, seeds, and foods high in fiber. With foods high in vitamin C, B-vitamins, protein and essential fatty acids, your body will have the building blocks to build healthy skin cells. Take care of your skin by leading a healthy lifestyle and eating a well balanced diet.