Feed Your Skin From Within
There are a million and one beauty products all promising to while away the years giving you a fresh, dewy complexion straight out of the pages of a glossy magazine. That’s all well and good, and whilst we never turn our noses up at beautifully scented potions and lotions, these are all things that are applied externally. Surely it makes sense to protect and nourish your skin from the inside too?
We know that certain foods can do wonders for your skin (in fact, we’ve written about it here) so by introducing them into your diet, you’ll soon see an improvement in your skin tone, radiance and complexion, and will also feel less hungry and have more energy.
BREAKFAST – Avocado & Egg on Toast
Avocados are jam-packed with vitamin C which is needed to create elastin and collagen which help maintain skin’s firmness and structure, whilst eggs are full of vitamin A which is essential for new cell development, including the development of new skin cells.
This healthy breakfast is packed full of skin healing properties, and will keep you full up until lunch. Simply place a few slices of ripe avocado on a slice of wholemeal toast, topped with a perfectly poached egg. Scatter with pumpkin or sunflower seeds for added crunch, and season with black pepper or paprika to taste.
LUNCH – Salad
This may not be the most exciting lunch but salads really don’t have to be boring! Incorporating these ingredients will ensure your salad is bursting with flavour, so by using these skin friendly ingredients, you’re not only feeding your stomach, you’re feeding your complexion too. Butternut squash is a great source of vitamin A and wrinkle-fighting beta carotene, whilst spinach is rich in vitamin K and folate which minimizes acne and dark circles. Added to this the anti-ageing benefits of pomegranate and walnuts which are rich in vitamin E to help skin glow and accelerates healing, and you’ll be able to see a difference before suppertime (perhaps).
Take a large handful of fresh spinach, and add diced, pre-cooked butternut squash, chopped yellow pepper, sliced beetroot and avocado, plus pomegranate seeds and chopped walnuts. If you feel you need an extra helping of protein, incorporate some grilled chicken or ground feta and a squeeze of lemon juice for a little added zest.
DINNER – Kedgeree
Largely overlooked, kedgeree is a great source of nutrients for healthy, glowing skin – and it’s also delicious and filling too so should really be a part of your diet. Use an oily fish like mackerel to make sure you get a good dose of omega 3 which is great at combating dry, tired skin.
Click here for a number of different recipes for this staple comfort food. Trust us – your skin will thank you for it.