Eat your way to glowing skin!
“What foods can I eat to help my skin?” The holy grail, what we all want, YES PLEASE!
There’s no one superfood that has the answer, HOWEVER I’m going to share with you my top 5 foods that go a long way to supporting your skin. No €100 pot of magic cream needed here, just paper, pen and off to the shops to get this list:
Salmon – did you know that as a nation we eat less than 2 spoons of fish a week? Oily fish (anything that is not a white fish and not in a shell) like salmon (tuna, mackerel, sardines great as well) are rich in Omega 3 fatty acids which we can’t make in our body so we have to ingest it from food sources. Great for reducing inflammation and promoting a radiant complexion.
How to eat it? Not a massive fan of smell of fish in our house, so we BBQ ours with a teriyaki glaze (honey, soya, garlic, ginger) and serve up with sticky basmati rice and peas. “Winner winner salmon dinner” in our house.
Avocado – Packed with healthy fats and vitamin E (helps maintain healthy skin and eyes), vitamin C (helps protect cells and keep them healthy). Avocados nourish and hydrate the skin contributing to a natural glow.
How to eat? So versatile adding colour, variety and texture to so many dishes. Try you own guacamole by mashing up avocado, salt, pepper, lime juice, chopped red onion, coloured peppers and cherry tomaotes. Heap onto slice of toasted sourdough, poached egg on top, sprinkle of oregano. Simply delicious.
Eggs – An absolute powerhouse of nutrients, packed with up to 9g of protein (Extra-large or Jumbo egg) which is essential for the repair and maintenance of skin cells. Eggs contain collagen which is a skin anti-ageing ingredient.
How to eat? Where do I start?! Scrambled and toped on poppy seed bagel with slices of smoked salmon and wedge of lemon. Boiled and eat on the go. Poached served with roasted cherry tomatoes, wilted spinach on toasted brown bread or simple fried sunny side up with extra virgin olive oil on sourdough!
Leafy Greens – Spinach, kale, Swiss chard, Bok Choy, Romaine lettuce – these leafy green vegetables are rich in vitamins and mineral, antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties. Due to leafy greens having a high water content, they contribute to overall hydration which is crucial for maintaining skin elasticity and preventing dryness.
How to eat? Add to salads, as a side to Friday Pizza Night, in a smoothie (particular for kids to get those additional nutrients into them). Alternatively use the full leaves as wraps and stuff with sliced turkey, cucumber, cheese, roll up and enjoy!
Berries – A stand out in terms of their nutrient content. Berries (particularly blueberries) contribute to good healthy skin primarily due to their rich content of antioxidants, vitamins and minerals.
How to eat? Add to breakfast (porridge, overnight oats, Weetabix), mix into your favourite muffins, pimp up your pancakes, add to yoghurt for mid-morning or afternoon snack or whiz them up in your favourite smoothie.
All that’s left to do is pop off to the shops and pick up the above and eat your way to glowing skin!
Much Love,
Susan
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Already looking forward to sharing my next Blog with you all in March’s edition..... "Don't just survive, lets thrive".