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Food plays a massive role in our health and as our health improves, we often see that
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our skin improves too. However, in addition to this, we look at foods that can generally be eaten as part of any
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diet, meaning you don't need to eat meat or fish to gain the benefits. 1. Avocados
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One that's gained incredible popularity in recent years, avocados in general are a superfood
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that contains a plethora of health benefits when consumed. They're high in healthy fats, which helps benefit numerous functions within your body
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including helping to improve the health of your skin, which helps to keep the skin moisturised
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Studies have shown that people who often have a high intake of healthy fats have shown to
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have more supple and springy skin, helping to reduce the signs of ageing
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Avocados are also a great source of Vitamin E, which helps to protect the skin from oxidative
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damage, which when combined with Vitamin C will have even greater benefits for the skin. 2. Walnuts
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Walnuts are a supernut, which we've previously identified can help boost the function of
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your brain, but they're equally beneficial for your skin health. This is because they're an amazing source of essential fatty acids, which are necessary
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to keep your skin healthy and something which the body doesn't produce naturally
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They're richer than most other nuts for both omega 3 and omega 6 fatty acids, which previously
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many have said you need to include fish in your diet for
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Walnuts also contain zinc, which is necessary for skin to function as a barrier and to help
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heal wounds, as well as combating bacteria and inflammation. 3. Sweet Potato
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Beta-Carotene is a nutrient found in plants and functions as Pro-Vitamin A, which means
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it can be converted into Vitamin A in your body. This can also be found in oranges and vegetables such as carrots and spinach, but sweet potato
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is a great source for beta-carotene in your diet. Getting Vitamin A into your skin by consuming sweet potato helps to act as a natural sunblock
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helping to protect you from harmful UV rays and reduce the signs of ageing
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Interestingly, high amounts of beta-carotene may also add a warm orange colour to your
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skin, contributing to an overall healthier appearance. 4. Red and Yellow Bell Peppers
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One that's not talked about enough, like sweet potatoes, bell peppers are an excellent source
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of beta-carotene, which your body converts into Vitamin A. They're also an outstanding source of Vitamin C, necessary for creating the protein collagen
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to help keep your skin firm and strong. This means that a single cup of bell peppers can provide more Vitamin C than you need as
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part of your daily intake in your regular diet. In a large study done, it was found that eating plenty of Vitamin C reduced the risk of wrinkled
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and dry skin with age, never mind the numerous nutritional benefits you can get from bell peppers. 5. Tomatoes
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Tomatoes are an excellent source of Vitamin C and contain all of the major carotenoids
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including lycopene, beta-carotene, lutein, all of which have been shown to protect your
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skin against damage from the sun and help prevent wrinkling and ageing of the skin
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as well as overall health. It's worth considering to pair carotenoid rich foods such as tomatoes with a source
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of fat, such as cheese or olive oil, as the fat increases your absorption of carotenoids
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So eat a healthy and well balanced diet, including the foods mentioned in this video, your skin
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will thank you for it. Do you have any other foods that improve skin
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