There are tons of products on the market today boasting to contain the real secret to eternal youth and beauty. But what if I told you that the fountain of youth is only a few delicious bites away? That’s right. You can get gorgeous simply by eating the right beauty super foods! Packed with powerful vitamins and minerals to repair skin, strengthen nails and hair, improve circulation, etc., here are my top 5 foods to get you looking young, healthy, and glowing!
1. Nuts
Contains: Vitamin B complex, Omega 3 fatty acids, Vitamin E
Benefits: Restore and hydrate skin, hair growth, fights wrinkles, protect against free radicals
Nosh & Nourish: Make your own trail mix filled with salt-free walnuts, almonds, peanuts, cashews, brazil nuts etc.
2. Low Fat Organic Dairy
Contains: Calcium, Zinc, Phosphorous, Protein
Benefits: Strengthens bones and nails, fights blemishes and acne, prevents cavities
Nosh & Nourish: Try low fat Greek yogurt for a high-protein snack! One cup provides almost half of your daily calcium needs and 15 grams of protein!
3. Sweet Potatoes
Contains: Vitamin A, Beta-Carotene, Potassium, Copper, Iron
Benefits: Renews skin, reduces fine lines and wrinkles, improves complexion, reduces bloating, increases mental altertness
Nosh & Nourish: Get 800% of the daily recommended value of beta-carotene with one sweet potato by making sweet potato fries! Slice them up, spray with cooking spray, sprinkle with salt+pepper and bake for 30 minutes at 350 degrees F.
4. Salmon
Contains: Omega 3 fatty acids, Vitamin D
Benefits: Reduces inflammation, increases skin circulation, improves complexion, hydrates skin, strengthens nails and hair, improves mental alertness
Nosh & Nourish: Serve up salmon for dinner tonight! Whip up a quick marinade of honey and soy sauce and broil salmon for 15-20 minutes.
5. Dark Chocolate
Contains: Polyphenols, Antioxidants, Flavonols
Benefits: Hydrates skin, fights wrinkles, protects against UV damage, improves circulation
Nosh & Nourish: The darker the chocolate, the more flavonoids it contains. So aim for dark chocolate labeled 70% or higher to reap the greatest beauty benefits!
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