When we think of what skincare entails, we often think of cosmetics, such as micellar water and chemical peels. What if we told you that skincare starts with the groceries you buy and how you feed your skin?
Skin is the body’s best alarm bell and alerts us when we are not getting enough nutrients, Cape Town registered dietitian, Azeeza Parker told Health For Mzansi.
“Pay attention to what your body likes,” she says. “Sometimes our skin lacks what it needs, including healthy fat and proper hydration, which both affect the way it looks and feels.”
According to Parker, our skin can help us determine whether we are getting enough nutrients, or when we are lacking in nutrients.
“I don’t believe in the ‘you are what you eat’ statement because everyone reacts differently to different types of food. Some people, for example, can consume broccoli without feeling bloated, while others are affected differently,” she adds.
Not all of the food you consume is good for your health. One’s blood type is one of many things to take into account when deciding what foods are best for them.
Many popular diets, such as detoxification, juice cleansing, banting, or a straightforward no-carb diet, have drawbacks because they exclude particular food groups and deprive you of essential nutrients, according to Parker. Frequent diet changes might also be harmful. Several ingredients in your kitchen can help keep your outer layering healthy and nutrient dense.
“Vitamin E is abundant in soy milk, canola oil, and olive oil. Chickpeas and lentils, which contain protein amino acids like those found in whey protein, aid in the maintenance of skin elasticity and firmness. Berries, whether frozen or fresh, are high in vitamin C, which aids the body’s healing process.”
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