Every day after you wake up struggling to fight back your overpowering sleep, you like to see your face in the mirror. Don’t you?
Even I do.
But I haven’t been following that ritual lately. Why? Because of those skin pores on my face which scare me every morning.
Something good has happened lately. I am not scared anymore. Again, why? Because I came to know about the awesomeness of these 5 foods!
These have been into existence time immemorial; and our ancestors have been stressing upon their importance for a long time. The fibre packed in these whole grains can work like a charm. They, apart from helping cleanse skin and tighten it, make sure the blood sugar levels are stable too.
Fish is mostly despised for its taste and smell; and most non-vegetarians prefer chicken over it. But those who are aware of the excellent set of health benefits it offers, are destined to become immortal. Fish is the best known source of Omega 3 fatty acids and also is loaded with anti-inflammatory properties, which do your skin nothing but good.
Someone once said that our diet should be colorful. Whoever said that must be given a standing ovation and also a large helping of purple and deep red foods; especially beetroots or pomegranates.
Why?
Because these foods contain loads of nutrients; especially anti-oxidants which are really healthy for our skin. Also they play a vital role in maintaining blood flow to the skin.
No, I don’t mean that spoonful of tomato sauce you have with your pizza or those shreds of the vegetable sprinkled over your noodles. I mean the raw tomato or the cooked one which you have wholly in your meal.
As most of us know tomatoes are rich in Vitamin C.
And as most of us don’t know, tomatoes help in keeping our skin tight and stimulate skin circulation.
Omelettes, half-boiled omelettes, scrambled eggs, or fully boiled ones; you name it, and you are sure to be blessed with a energetic dose of protein and zinc. Selenium, which is exclusively a skin cleaning nutrient, is present in abundance in eggs.
Whether it is your yummy morning toast or a delicious evening meal, cottage cheese is one item that can befriend any food. Try adding a few spoons of this super-food with a serving each of broccoli and spinach, and you are all set to devour a skin-nourishing meal!
These foods are so simple and ‘everyday’ that most of us are not aware of their mind-boggling skin benefits. So have them, and spread the awareness!