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10. Yogurt/Kefir
Yogurt and kefir contain a type of friendly bacteria called probiotics. These nourish your skin both on the inside and the outside. Always consume natural, unsweetened yogurt with active cultures so it can work its magic on your gut bacteria, reducing inflammation in the body, which will reduce redness in your skin tone. When your digestive tract is working well and filled with healthy bacteria, you are much less likely to develop skin problems, as your immune system will be working at its best. You can replace yogurt with kefir, which is a type of very thin yogurt that you drink. This drink has three times more probiotics than any type of yogurt.
11. Green Tea
You have probably heard quite a bit about green tea lately, and for good reason. Next time you are wondering what beverage to drink, choose freshly brewed green tea. Loaded with powerful antioxidants called catechins, these compounds swiftly deal with free radicals and protect your skin from damage. For best results, go for loose tea, rather than tea bags. Never buy bottled tea as these contain little or no catechins. For a double dose of these free-radical-killing ingredients, opt for matcha tea, the finest green tea in the world. Add a bit of lime to your tea to make it an uplifting, as well as skin-rejuvenating, beverage.
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12. Nuts
Replace those unhealthy and skin aging snacks, such as potato chips, with a handful of healthy nuts. Almonds are rich in vitamin E and help to fight skin problems such as eczema and psoriasis as well as acne. Walnuts are the best plant source of omega-3 fatty acids that will nourish and soften your skin. Brazil nuts contain selenium, which is great for fighting wrinkles. Brazil nuts are also full of skin healthy vitamin E. Don’t overdo the nuts, however. They taste great but they are high in calories. You need only a handful each day to get all the beautiful skin benefits that you are looking for. If you choose Brazil nuts, you need only two each day. What a great tasting way to get beautiful skin.
You really are what you eat and if you eat healthy, nourishing foods, your skin will take on a healthy, well-nourished look as well.
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