To have beautiful skin, you need a healthy diet, providing enough nutrients to help your skin stay healthy from the inside. Here are some important principles:
- Supplement foods rich in collagen
Collagen helps the skin to be smoother and more elastic. You can supplement:
Bone broth, fish skin, beef tendons, pig’s feet
Foods rich in vitamin C (oranges, lemons, strawberries) to support collagen production
Eggs, salmon, soybeans
- Drink enough water
2 – 3 liters of water per day helps the skin to be plump, limit dryness.
Drink warm water, fruit juice, green tea instead of carbonated soft drinks.
- Eat lots of green vegetables and fruits
Provide vitamins A, C, E, antioxidants to help brighten and healthy skin.
Vegetables to eat: spinach, broccoli, carrots.
Fruits good for the skin: oranges, grapefruit, strawberries, blueberries, bananas.
- Healthy fats
Omega-3 helps smooth skin: salmon, mackerel, chia seeds, walnuts.
Olive oil, coconut oil helps skin retain moisture better.
- Limit sugar and fast food
Sugar causes skin to age quickly, making it prone to acne.
Fried foods with lots of oil make skin dull and lose elasticity.
- Drink green tea or detox water
Green tea contains antioxidants that help reduce inflammation and prevent aging.
Detox water from lemon and cucumber helps purify the body.
- Supplement probiotics
Eat yogurt, kimchi, and pickles to improve the digestive system, helping skin to have less acne.
- Do not drink too much alcohol, beer, or coffee
Alcohol dehydrates the skin, making it prone to aging.
Coffee should be consumed in moderation because it can cause dry skin.
A diet combined with enough sleep and regular exercise will help you have naturally beautiful skin. Do you have any specific menu suggestions? 😊
The above information is compiled from many scientific sources and nutrition experts, including:
Medical & nutrition websites:
Healthline (healthline.com)
WebMD (webmd.com)
Medical News Today (medicalnewstoday.com)
Medical & research organizations:
American Academy of Dermatology (aad.org)
Vietnam National Institute of Nutrition (viendinhduong.vn)
World Health Organization (WHO – who.int)
Scientific studies & specialized journals:
American Journal of Clinical Nutrition
Collagen & skin aging research published in Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology
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