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Top 6 vitamin enriched foods to enhance your beauty

We all want to have glowing skin, glossy hair, and a good-looking and healthy body in order to feel good when we go out. However, you should know that all these goals can be achieved with a healthy nutrition.

Even though the skin and beauty care industry commercializes a plethora of products that guarantee to keep us beautiful and young forever, note that there are other more important factors that influence our physical appearance.

Considering that the skin is our body’s largest organ, it ought to be nourished with proper elements in order for it to look and feel healthy. Recent studies have proven that certain foods have the capacity to improve the aspect of the skin.

And the great part is that these foods can help you look amazing without having to spend a fortune, they have a delicious taste, don’t take all your time, and involve no meticulous effort.

1. Carrots and Broccoli – known for their beta-carotene

Beta-carotene is usually found in colorful vegetables such as carrots, broccoli, spinach, and more. The vitamin’s antioxidant effect helps the body stay strong and energetic. Extremely advised in our every day diet, beta-carotene strengthens the immune system and helps prevent heart diseases and cancer.




2. Bananas and Potatoes – rich in Vitamin B6

Vitamin 6 helps our brain stay strong and healthy. The vitamin also plays an essential role in the fusion of neurotransmitters like serotonin and dopamine.

Both bananas and potatoes are rich in Vitamin B6; the foods help the body form red blood cells, digest and break down proteins. Some other great foods rich in Vitamins B6 are legumes, avocado, eggs, meat, corn, and watermelon.

Needless to say, make sure to consume them with moderation in order to have a sturdy body and clear state of mind.

Vitamin E can help you fight aging effects

In case you didn’t know, Vitamin E is an essential anti-aging antioxidant; hence, it will definitely delay the aging process.

Foods like dry roasted almonds, various sorts of seeds, including pumpkin seeds, and nuts are rich in vitamin E, so make sure you include them in your every day diet if you want to feel and look healthy.

3. Omega-3 will keep you in excellent shape

Omega-3 fatty acids have the ability to keep your face smooth, thanks to their anti-inflammatory features. Plus, they’re also recommended if you want to have a healthy, gleaming hair.

Numerous aliments like cold-water fish (salmon, trout, sardines, tuna, mackerel, and herring), walnuts, as well as flaxseeds are great sources of Omega-3 fatty acids.




4. Omega-6 will make your skin glow

A sandwich that includes jelly and peanut butter is a perfect option for your lunch. However, note that the bread needs to be whole wheat, and the jelly has to be added moderately.

Peanut butter comprises omega-6 fatty acids, which are totally helpful if you want to stay away from the unsightly aging effects. Plus, keep in mind that avocados are also rich in omega-6.



5. Tomatoes will invigorate your skin cells

Tomatoes comprise a red pigment referred to as lycopene, which seems to serve as an antioxidant. It has the capacity to counteract free radicals prior to them affecting your skin.

Besides, this antioxidant protects your skin from harmful effects caused by the sun. Since tomatoes are also rich in vitamin A and fiber, which help the skin cells’ growth, they are recommend for those who want to have a healthy skin and a firm body.

You can consume them raw or cooked, and they will offer an amazing array of advantages.



6. Vitamin C will help your skin be more elastic than ever

Oranges are excellent sources of vitamin C, which is a sturdy antioxidant that counteracts free radicals like the ones provoked by the sun and carbon monoxide discharged by cars.

Since these free radicals can age your skin, you need to augment the intake of vitamin C in order to protect your body and skin.

Apart from oranges, there are also other citrus fruits and vegetables full of Vitamin C you should consider, such as bell peppers for example.


Written by Jason

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  1. Use a juicer. Create delicious, vitamin A-rich drinks using a juicer for refreshing beverages.
    Make fruit salad. Try eating fruit salad for a quick snack or healthful dessert.



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