AllyCatNutrients For Great Skin
October 19th 2008 12:37
The following nutrients are essential for great skin. Many are antioxidants, which neutralises the free radicals that damage skin and cause ageing. Don't forget to drink 8 glasses of water daily, to replace lost fluids and keep skin hydrated and supple from the inside. Don't forget to reduce your daily intake of caffeine and alcohol. Some great nutrients which should be incorporated into your diet as much as possible for a healthy looking skin include: Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E and Omega-3 fatty acids, just to name a few.
Vitamin A
Vitamin A helps rebuild tissue and reduce excess production of sebum (oil) Beta carotene, a compound stored in the skin and used by the body to produce Vitamin A, is an antioxidant. Foods rich in vitamin A and Beta carotene include yellow and orange fruits, such as:
Tomatoes
Cantaloupes
Watermelon
Peaches
Oranges
Kiwi
Blackberries
and vegetables such as:
Sweet potato
Kale
Carrots
Spinach
Avocado
Broccoli
Peas
Asparagus
Squash - summer
Green Pepper
A significant amount of vitamin A may also be found in nuts such as these:
Pistachios
Chestnuts
Pumpkin Seeds
Pecans
Pine Nuts
Sunflower Seeds
Almonds
Hazelnuts
The recommended daily adult intake of vitamin A from all sources is 2500IU. If you are pregnant or trying to conceive, it is especially important as higher doses can increase the risk of birth defects.
Vitamin A Vegetables
Vitamin A
Vitamin A helps rebuild tissue and reduce excess production of sebum (oil) Beta carotene, a compound stored in the skin and used by the body to produce Vitamin A, is an antioxidant. Foods rich in vitamin A and Beta carotene include yellow and orange fruits, such as:
Tomatoes
Cantaloupes
Watermelon
Peaches
Oranges
Kiwi
Blackberries
and vegetables such as:
Sweet potato
Kale
Carrots
Spinach
Avocado
Broccoli
Peas
Asparagus
Squash - summer
Green Pepper
A significant amount of vitamin A may also be found in nuts such as these:
Pistachios
Chestnuts
Pumpkin Seeds
Pecans
Pine Nuts
Sunflower Seeds
Almonds
Hazelnuts
The recommended daily adult intake of vitamin A from all sources is 2500IU. If you are pregnant or trying to conceive, it is especially important as higher doses can increase the risk of birth defects.
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