Avocados
I love avocados, and I love guacamole even more. The best part, they are full of Vitamin C & E and is perfect for elasticity of your skin which helps to slow down the aging process. It is also loaded with mono-saturated fat and Omega-3 fatty acid.
Here is an awesome recipe that won Best Guacamole in 2010.
Berries
Acai berries are the most potent fruit with antioxidants and before they’ve been associated with the hijacker links that was prevalent in YM a year ago, they’re very good for the skin.
Here are more facts on berries in a previous article. Berries – Turning Back the Clock of Aging
Dark Chocolate
Chocolate, and good for my skin? Best news all day! It helps improve the flow of blood to the skin and protects it from sun damage.
Try our recipe for Dark Chocolate Covered Kiwi Pops.
Green Tea
I need to get on the green tea wagon before it leaves me in the dust. Green tea is dubbed much better for the skin than water. It is a natural remedy for acne and is very rich in antioxidants. If you can go for the healthier alternatiive to coffee then green tea is an excellent choice.
Here is a great loose leaf green tea maker and green tea choice. Also, learn how to Cut your Cancer Risk by 17% with Green Tea.
Oily fish
Mackerel, salmon, sardines and fresh tuna are the fish you are looking for. These are healthy because they have a lot of omega-3 oils which are good for the skin. Omega-3 helps in the skin’s elasticity and unclogs the pores.
See how fish can also Help Prevent Skin Cancer.
Oysters
Oysters are very rich in zinc which aid in the production of collagen. I have never had oysters, I guess I need to at least give them a try.
Pomegranates
Eiither in fruit or juiced form, pomegranates are high in anthocyanins which helps strengthen the walls of the tiny blood vessels which supplies the skin with the nutrients it needs.
See how Pomegranates Can Help Keep Cancer Away.
Spinach
Popeye’s power food. These have anti-aging and anti-inflammatory benefits.
See how Spinach Can Also Help Relieve PMS Symptoms.
Tomatoes
For cancer prevention and for maintaining good skin. They are a great source of lycopene which is a natural ingredient for beautiful, healthy and youthful skin. Try our recipe for refreshing Watermelon Tomato Gazpacho.
Walnuts
Not only are they perfect ingredients to your favorite brownies and pastries, they also help improve the smoothness of your skin because it is rich in omega-3 fatty acids.
I love every single thing in this list – except walnuts (allergy)!
I think I will need to add more dark chocolate and guac (w/margarita) to my diet!!