Cebu - Eating fruits and veggies can make you more appealing. Surely, most of us have heard the proverbial saying “You are what you eat”. This mantra is very true that every substance that you consume has an impact on your body, inwardly or outwardly. A clinical nutritionist from New York University said that “The human skin will appear better the healthier foods you consume.

Key nutrients, antioxidants, and other phytochemicals have been demonstrated to be helpful or necessary for good skin for all of us. Here is a list of food good for our skin.

Carrots - This common vegetable contains one of the highest concentrations of beta-carotene, a compound that functions as an antioxidant on its own and can be converted into vitamin A, which preserves a healthy skin.

Green leafy vegetables - These vegetables fight the free radicals that damage cells and accelerate aging of the skin. 

Berries - These contain a lot of vitamin C, an antioxidant that fights aging and is also essential for the synthesis of collagen, the protein that gives skin its elasticity. Vitamin C also strengthens capillaries, which helps prevent spider veins and easily bruised skin.

Tea - Green tea has been demonstrated to enhance skin cell renewal. However, tea tannins might impair your ability to absorb minerals from food, so try to consume tea between meals rather than concurrently with them.

As crucial as maintaining a balanced and healthy diet, your skin also needs you to not smoke, get enough quality sleep, regular physical exercise, and drink enough water. // DMO II Gabe Henriel P. Sucalit, RND