We all know the old saying “you are what you eat.” So the same goes for wanting healthy skin. Put healthy foods in and, along with a dialed skin care regime, you will have healthy looking, fantastic skin. The article “Foods For Healthy Skin” was very thorough, yet concise on what the best choices are to achieve healthy skin through what you eat.
For your convenience I have broken out the gist of what types foods are suggested. I’m including some tips and my favorites too.
Low-fat dairy products
a low fat spreadable swiss cheese – The Laughing Cow has great cheese that comes in many different flavors.
low fat yogurt – vanilla Wallabey Yogurt is so creamy and delicious it almost feels like a treat
Milk – we are often told skim, but really the caloric difference for 1% is not so much and it tastes a lot less like milk flavored water. I like to add some chocolate flavored, 100% whey protein to an 8oz. glass in the morning.
Blackberries, blueberries, strawberries and plums
When out of season, go for the frozen variety. Since they are frozen at the peak of freshness frozen berries are optimal in nutrients.
Salmon, walnuts, canola oil, flax seed
Flax seeds can be added to anything from spaghetti sauce to oatmeal.
If you don’t like the taste of walnuts, grind some up and add them to almost anything without really tasting them.
Healthy oils (in moderation)
“cold pressed, expeller processed, or extra virgin are the ones to look for.”
Whole wheat breads, muffins and cereals; turkey, tuna and brazil nuts
Granny’s Delight 100% whole wheat – found at Harmon’s, this bread packs in 6g fiber, 3g protein and only 80 calories per slice. It is made in Kaysville, UT as well – so for the Utahns reading this – it is local! When purchasing whole wheat bread make sure that that is the first ingredient and look for 5+ grams of fiber per slice.
Green Tea
Any suggestions on brands would be appreciated – I have only tried Stash.
Water
At least half of your body weight in ounces. So if you weigh 130 lbs, you should drink 65oz. The article points out the exact amount you should drink varies, I got this amount from a chiropractor who specializes in wellness.
Here are some examples of how to combine more than two of the above categories:
- Yogurt with blueberries and a tablespoon of walnuts, and maybe even a tablespoon of flax seeds.
- Whole wheat bread with spreadable low-fat swiss cheese and tuna
- Salmon cooked in extra-virgin olive oil
- Sliced strawberries and blackberries with half a whole wheat muffin
So those are just a few examples, the combinations can be as creative as you are.
