Skin Nutrition

 

Are you feeding your skin the right stuff?

According to the experts interviewed by WebMD, and new information from the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD), there are key foods, vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and other nutrients that nourish your skin. Their effectivness varies depending on if you take them in supplement form, apply them directly to you skin, or you get them from the foods you eat. "When you feed your skin nutrients at the cellular level, you can not help but see amazing results."

 

Try Alyssa's Super Skin Smoothie - Green Tea, Ice, Nano Pro, NanOmega, NanoGreens and Catie's C Plus

 

Fruits & Vegetables Supply Phytonutrients

 

Most all vegetables, and fruits rich in antioxidants and phytonutrients are essential for healthy skin. The alkalizing effect that they have creates skin free of acne and other acidic disorders of the skin.

Dark green leafy vegetables like spinach are a perfect source of antioxidants; people should eat these vegetables to reduce blackheads, inflammation and pimples from the surface of the skin. Fresh fruits and vegetables are rich sources of Vitamin A, C and E, all known to promote beautiful and youthful skin.

Spicy, oily or greasy foods, create an acidic environment for skin and should be avoided.

 

Key Vitamins For Good Skin Nutrition

 

Vitamin B Complex When it comes to skin, the single most important B vitamin is biotin, a nutrient that forms the basis of skin, nail, and hair cells. Without adequate amounts, you may end up with dermatitis (an itchy, scaly skin reaction) or sometimes even hair loss. Even a mild deficiency causes symptoms.

 

Vitamin E can also help reduce wrinkles and make your skin look and feel smoother. (Be aware, though, that some recent research warns that large doses of vitamin E can be harmful. Stay with 400 international units per day or less to be on the safe side.) Used in a cream, lotion, or serum form, vitamin E can soothe dry, rough skin. When combined with vitamin C in a lotion, it's highly protective against sun damage, says the AAD.

 

 

Omega3s - The Skincare Secret

 

The main sources of omega-3 fatty acids in the American diet include fish, flaxseed and walnuts. Other good, but less common sources include pumpkin, chia and hemp seeds, canola oil, avocado and blue-green algae (spirulina/ chlorella). This healthy oil is known to support healthy skin and hair as well as having many other health benefits. Most diets are lacking in this highly beneficial supplement.

 

 

 

Vitamins can reduce sun and cell damage.

Vitamin C and E research has been backed up by a more recent study. The Journal of Investigative Dermatology reported in February 2005 that people who eat foods and supplements rich in vitamins C and E in the long term reduce their damage from exposure to UVB radiation. Further, researchers saw a reduction of factors linked to DNA damage within skin cells, leading them to conclude that antioxidant vitamins help protect against DNA damage. Most vitamins today are chemical reproductions, not plant based extracts. Make sure that the suppplements and or vitamins you are eating are from natural sources to get the most benefits.

 

Try Catie's Vitamin C Plus Today!!

Catie's Vitamin C Plus:
Does NOT cause DNA/RNA Damage - Neutralizes Free Radicals - Protects Your Cells From Damage - Fights Viruses - Helps Coronary Arteries Become Strong - Helps Strengthen & Give Your Organs Shape - Helps Produce Better Collagen - Helps Promote More Youthful Skin,Cartilage, Connective Tissue and Bone - Builds Strong Connective Tissue.

5.6 mg of Catie's Vitamin C Plus is equal to approx.1500 mg. of an ascorbic acid or esther C.

Get it here