BEST FOODS FOR A YOUNG, HEALTHY, AND RADIANT SKIN -NATURE’S BLESSING FROM ANTIOXIDANTS TO FATTY ACIDS...NO DEARTH OF OPTIONS IN NATURE’S BOUNTY
- Ananya Sharma
- Feb 22, 2024
- 2 min read
Updated: Apr 5, 2024
Hello, Everyone!
In today’s times, skin care and nutrition have made their ground-standing in our mind for the pursuit of young, healthy, and radiant skin, furthermore, it has revolutionized the way we perceive food. With people getting more and more intrigued about the latest food and nutrition trends to significantly attain healthy and young skin they are increasingly focusing on skincare natural practices and products for the same.
A study shows that skincare-related supplements are not as beneficial as the naturally occurring nutrients in foods, such as fruits and vegetables. According to nutritionists, including nature-based food i.e. lots of fruits, and vegetables in our eating regime is the key to having ultimate young and radiant skin. So as per the nutritionists Eat Healthy ...Look Great .…Feel Great is the only beauty mantra. Plant-based foods have no dearth of options for getting essential nutrients for youthful skin.
The antioxidants have created a buzz in the beauty world, when as per the research it was figured out that they help protect our cells from oxidative stress, a process corresponding to aging. In simplified terms, we can say that antioxidants are molecules that have a pivotal role in defending cells against oxidative stress or we can say aging.
Nutrient antioxidants such as Lycopene, Vitamin A, and Vitamin C are to name a few, which help prevent skin cells from oxidative stress. Apart from these, some minerals such as copper, zinc, and selenium are also great defenders against skin aging.
Lycopene is a highly potent antioxidant that can lessen sunburn by 40% and acts like a sunscreen for our skin, according to research by nutritionists. It is found in fruits and vegetables of red, pink, and orange color, like tomatoes, apricots, watermelon, cranberries, grapes, peaches, and melons.
Omega-3 Fatty acids are nutrients found in certain foods like flax seeds, chia seeds, and soybean oil, which aid in balancing the overall oil production of the skin, help in required hydration, reduce breakouts on the skin, and decrease signs of aging.
Vitamin –E is a key requisite for proper vision, reproduction, healthy blood, and brain, and strengthening of our immune system. It is a potent antioxidant, and extremely necessary for protecting skin against premature aging. Some of the best natural sources of vitamin E are Almonds, Sunflower Seeds, Pine Nuts, Avocado, Peanut Butter, Wheatgerm oil, and Red Bell Pepper.
Plant–based compounds such as Isoflavones, especially Soy Isoflavones help fight hyper-pigmentation by mitigating Melanin transfer from melanocytes to keratinocytes which are primary types of cell found in the epidermis, the outermost layer of skin. The Isoflavones, help in reducing fine lines and wrinkles, leading to a firmer and youthful-looking skin. They also aid in brightening skin complexion and its even–toned texture. The Isoflavones also have the power to nourish, and properly hydrate our skin which helps in reviving our skin’s youthful radiance and natural glow. Foods that are the highest sources of Isoflavones are legumes; especially soybeans are a prime source of isoflavones in our diet.
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