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.
