11 super vegan foods for a healthy and glowing skin

Posted by Dr. Thaj

“ 1 1 super vegan foods for a healthy and glowing skin.”

Though there are many cosmetics and creams out there for clear and healthy skin, the food which you consume also plays an important role in your facial appearance i.e your skin. These are the 11 tasty and healthy vegan food for amazing skin!
Dr.c.P Thajudheen

Berries

  • * Apart from the sweetness of berries, Berries may help reduce skin wrinkling.

  • *Their antioxidants help control free radicals, which is one of the leading causes of skin damage that contributes to aging!

  • *Though research is limited, ellagic acid appears responsible for some of the skin-related benefits of berries.

Avocado

  • * Besides tasting delicious or spread on a warm piece of toast, avocados boast an impressive list of skin-boosting benefits!.
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  • *This is due to the healthy fats, vitamins, and minerals that are packed inside this nutritious tasty fruit!.

Green tea

  • * Green tea’s anti-inflammatory properties can help reduce skin irritation, skin redness, and swelling.
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  • *As some people really do not like the taste of it , it really gives great results for your skin , trust me.

*Applying green tea to your skin can soothe minor cuts and sunburn, too.

Soy

  • * Soy contains compounds known as isoflavones, which may play an important role in reducing the appearance of skin aging.
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  • *So, adding soy-heavy foods like tofu and soy milk to your diet can help diminish signs of dullness and wrinkles, creating a smoother, more younger look!
     

Tomatoes

  • *Tomatoes are an excellent source of vitamin C.
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  • *Besides boosting your immune system, vitamin C can help stimulate collagen production.
     

*Applied topically, vitamin C may help improve skin elasticity, that can make your skin firmer and more smooth!

 

Broccoli

  • *Broccoli is full of many vitamins and minerals important for skin health, including zinc, vitamin A, and vitamin C .
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  • *It also contains lutein, a substance that works like beta carotene.
     
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  • *Lutein helps protect your skin from oxidative damage, which can cause your skin to become dry and wrinkled which gives you an older look.
 
 

Lettuce

  • *The vitamin A level in lettuce is very high.
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  • *This is one nutrient that helps in repair the skin cells.
     
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  • *This, in turn, helps the skin feel revitalized in more than a perfect manner.
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*Adding about 5-6 leaves of lettuce in the daily diet is all you need to do for your flawless skin .

 
 

Dark chocolate

  • *Okay so now, I don’t know about you guys but personally my favorite is dark chocolate!
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  • *The bioactive compounds in dark chocolate may also be great for your skin.
     
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  • *The flavonols can protect against sun damage, improve blood flow to the skin and increase skin density and hydration.
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*Bonus : It also gives me some energy 😉

 
 
 

Sweet potatoes

  • *These are self explanatory, these look like potatoes but are so tasty.
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  • *Sweet potatoes are also rich in vitamin C and Vitamin E, both of which are very crucial to keep skin healthy, glowing and supple.
     
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  • *Vitamin C helps boost collagen, which tightens your skin giving you a younger look.
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Sunflower seeds

  • *To be honest, sunflower seeds can show a lot of improvement to your skin.
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  • *Sunflower seeds just might be your go-to food for clear and glowing skin.
     
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  • *The seeds are replete with essential fatty acids like linolenic, oleic and palmitic acid, which help in the formation of collagen and elastin, rendering smoothness to the skin tissues.
     
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Walnuts

  • *Personally walnuts look like brains to me but no offense.
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  • *These healthy, fatty nuts have impressive skin-beautifying properties.
     
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  • *They are packed with skin health benefits – one of them being reducing skin inflammation.
     

*Walnuts are good for the skin as they retain nutrients, they keep nourishing and moisturizing the skin.

 

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CONCLUSION

So here you go guys these are the 11 vegan foods for flawless skin!

But remember, your lifestyle matters on how you looks. Over exposure to the sun light, Excessive smoking, alcoholic drinks especially in the sun, stressful life, lack of sleep, blue light from the mobile, computers etc can damage your skin. Super foods can counter all the damages caused in a healthy way.
Dr.c.P Thajudheen

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