As winter sets in, maintaining healthy, glowing skin becomes vital due to colder temperatures and indoor heating, which can cause you to lose moisture in your skin.
Experts say in order to combat dryness and promote radiant skin, it is important to adopt a nutrient-rich diet.
“A diet focused on high-quality lean proteins, fibre, healthy oils, raw fruits and vegetables, and spices is best for supporting healthy skin,” says Paula Simpson, a nutritionist.
“These foods tend to contain high-quality amino acids — the building blocks for firm skin — plus anti-inflammatory and antioxidant-rich ingredients that promote optimal skin metabolism and defence against environmental stressors,” she adds.
Here is a list of the top 5 must-eat foods for healthy, glowing skin this winter:
Leafy greens: Spinach
According to Akanksha Shah Sanghvi, a clinical dermatologist states that rich in many vital nutrients, spinach helps to enhance the overall texture of the skin. It is high in vitamin A, an antioxidant that increases blood flow to help cleanse the skin from the inside out.
Oranges
Oranges are a great source of vitamin C, a potent antioxidant that aids in the fight against harmful free radicals that deteriorate skin cells and cause early ageing and improve the texture of your skin giving you soft, healthy skin, the clinical dermatologist adds.
Salmon
The dermatologist mentioned above also states that omega-3 fatty acids, which are abundant in salmon, moisturise and nourish the skin from the inside out. Their anti-inflammatory qualities aid in relieving dry, irritated skin. Salmon also contains selenium, a mineral that helps shield your skin from sun damage.
Sunflower seeds
According to Jillian Kubala, a registered dietitian, sunflower seeds are rich in protein, which builds up skin and is essential for wound healing and the development of new skin cells. They also contain a lot of vitamin E, which the body uses as a potent antioxidant.
Bone broth
“It produces a liquid that’s concentrated in nutrients that support skin health, like gelatin,” the above-mentioned dietitian states. Drinking a cup of bone broth will help you stay hydrated and give your skin the amino acids it needs to rejuvenate and repair damaged cells, she further adds.
