Our skin is the largest and fasting growing organ in our body. It is imperative that we focus on taking care of our skin just like we focus on our overall health. As we age, our skin becomes drier and we lose elasticity in our skin, which may cause sagging and fine lines to appear. The most helpful tips to keep in mind when preventing skin damage are:
“A healthy diet shows with healthy skin”, says Elaine Montemayor-Gonzalez, Extension Program Specialist with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension. Montemayor- Gonzalez continues, “What we put in our bodies greatly affects the aging of our skin, so foods with antioxidants and essential fatty acids are the most important foods to consider for keeping your skin healthy”. Antioxidants help prevent free radical damage, which can lead to skin problems such as sagging, wrinkled, or blemished skin. Some of the best antioxidant rich foods are berries, beets, spinach, kale, and 70% cocoa dark chocolate. Other antioxidant rich foods that are also beneficial for healthy skin are loaded with fatty acids and vitamins A, C, and E. These essential nutrients all work together to help support, protect, and produce new skin cells for your body.
Keep your skin and body healthy by adding a variety of foods to get the best all-around nutrition. Your skin will age with time but preventing skin damage is key to a longer radiant glow. Try new recipes that incorporate more antioxidants and fatty acids, visit dinnertonight.org to help you plan your meals. For more tips and additional nutrition information contact your county extension agent.
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