Eat these 12 things in 2022 for a healthy skin

We all hope and desire healthy skin – even-toned skin that is free of pimples, breakouts, and wrinkles. Healthier skin gives us a sense of confidence. However, due to certain factors like pollution, an unhealthy lifestyle and sun damage we all have realised that we need to work in order to achieve our skincare goals. Apart from following a good skincare routine, the diet that we follow has a huge impact on our skin. Here is a list of 12 food items that you can include in your diet in order to achieve a healthy skin in the new year, courtesy Pavitra K, Lead – Food Tech Scientist, True Elements.

Eggs


Eggs have certain nutrients that can make the skin happier and healthier. They contain proteins, multivitamins, and lutein. White multivitamins and lutein help the skin to remain hydrated, protein helps with repairing skin tissues. Thus, eating eggs can provide holistic nourishment to the skin. Eggs can be consumed in a variety of ways- egg salad, omelette, boiled, scrambled, etc. Also, don’t forget to use the egg yolks in the diet as they contain fatty acids that can provide moisture to the skin and provide the glow that we all desire.

Dark Chocolate

A tasty treat with amazing skin benefits. What else do we need?Dark chocolate contains minerals like copper, zinc, and iron that helps in removing dead skin cells. Consuming dark chocolate helps in reducing sun damage and can provide a smooth texture to the skin.

Avocado

The fruit is a rich source of Vitamin C and Vitamin E which helps in achieving the goal of healthy skin. The vitamins and the fats present in avocado help with skin repair and treat conditions like acne and eczema. It can also help in reducing wrinkles and making the skin look more even.

Walnuts

Walnuts are full of Vitamin B that can help in reducing wrinkles and giving the skin an even tone.

Almonds

Need of protection from dark spots? Add almonds to your diet as they are rich in Vitamin E that provide the required hydration to the skin and allow the skin to breathe.

Cashews

Full of Vitamin E, selenium and zinc, cashews can be a good way to achieve healthier and happier skin. Selenium and Vitamin E help in reducing inflammation and zinc helps in replenishing the damaged skin areas.

Pistachios

The antioxidants in pistachios help in reducing acne. They control the oily texture of the skin and help the skin to be more even.

Chia seeds

Lack of Chia seeds in a diet can lead to dry skin and that could hamper the goal of achieving even skin. Chia seeds contain Omega-3 which can help in providing the required nourishment to the skin. You can add chia seeds to your smoothies and let them do wonders for your skin.

Chickpeas

Chickpeas are rich in magnesium and this property helps in achieving the smooth texture of the skin by reducing wrinkles. The zinc present in chickpeas also helps in removing acne scars.

Tomatoes

Tomatoes contain an antioxidant called Lycopene that can reduce the aging process of the skin and provide protection from sun damage. Tomatoes can be added into the diet by way of salad, sauce, sandwiches, etc.

Kiwi


Kiwi induces the circulation of oxygen and thus helps with reducing dark circles. It has potassium that helps the skin from dryness and makes the skin healthier.

Green Tea

Green tea consists of anti-inflammatory and antioxidant-rich properties that can provide much-needed protection to the skin. Green tea helps the skin by controlling pimples and acne. Drinking green tea can help in reducing wrinkles and thin lines and thus provide a smooth texture to the skin.

Add a mix of the listed ingredients to your diet and allow your skin to be healthy and happy. Also, have lots and lots of water to make sure that your skin remains hydrated.


Recipe Tip

To easily include all these ingredients in your diet, you could make a salad with tomatoes, avocados, chia seeds, boiled eggs and lettuce. Sprinkle some salt & pepper over them. You can add a dash of lemon and you are good to go!

For a healthy snack add some pistachios, cashews, almonds, walnuts and of course, our favourite dark chocolate all into a bowl and you can munch on them while pairing it with some green tea to feel extra good about yourself.

For our lone survivor- Kiwi- Well, just eat it as it is or mix it into your fruit bowl if you are looking for more taste!