Skin is our largest organ, a living, breathing super organ that calls for quality everyday superfoods. We don’t have to eat a ton of foods to bring the most nutrition to our skin. Here quality goes farther than quantity. Take a look at these daily superfoods that can make big changes how your skin lives and expresses itself. Give it time and enjoy a way you take care of your precious.
BEETS
Beets dilate blood vessels for the blood to low more easily. That means with more blood flow, we receive more iron which helps deliver oxygen throughout the body and to all organs. Iron is one of the major ways to fight anemia.
Beets help to protect against birth defects, colon cancer, osteoporosis, and are high in fiber (good gut bacteria need it!) and beta-carotene (converts into vitamin A or acts as an anti-oxidant).
BROCCOLI
This amazing cruciferous is a rich source of vitamin A, vitamin C, and bone-building vitamin K. It has a ton of fiber to fill you up and be regular! Healthy weight does need a lot of good natural fiber to support the body in its changing environment.
The best ways to enjoy broccoli is raw with healthy dips, stir-fried, grilled, or lightly steamed. Eat it with your proteins, egg dishes, soups, and salads.
SEAWEEDS
Seaweeds with weird-sounding names like Hijiki, Kelp, Nori, Wakame contain nutrients commonly found in green, leafy vegetables and empowered by the mineral content found in the ocean. Boasting with such micronutrients like magnesium (think migranes and asthma attacks prevention ).
Grade nori on popcorn and eggs, add wakame to soups, and marinate hijiki with sesame oil for a quick delicious salad.
SWEET POTATOES
Sweet potatoes are rich in beta-carotene and boast 150% more antioxidants than blueberries. They are super high in heart-healthy vitamin A and are packed with vitamin C to keep your immune system strong and humming well no matter of cold and flu season.
DARK LEAFY GREENS
These are in abundance all-year-round! Think spinach, kale, swiss chard – all rich in iron, vitamin A, and lutein for eye health.
AVOCADOS
Creamy and succulent avocados are a source for healthy monounsaturated oleic acid, i.e., good fat for your body. Adding avocado slices to your salads and sandwiches also helps your body to block the absorption of bad fats, known as cholesterol.
Avocados are rich in lutein (aids in eyesight) and potassium and folate that may reduce the risk of stroke and cardiovascular disease. With healthy Omega-3 fatty acids, avocados add amazing health benefits to our brain and cardiovascular system.
NUTS
Grab a small handful of a variety of nuts from your pantry every day! That will add fiber, good fats, and protein to your bodily functions. In addition, many nuts are a good source of antioxidants.
Enjoy nuts in your foods: salads, cereals, yogurts, baked goods and just on their own.
BERRIES
Berries are loaded with antioxidants, phytonutrients, low in calories, and high in water and fiber – all beautiful elements to control blood sugar and keep you full longer.
Blueberries lead the pack because they are among the best source of antioxidants and are widely available.
Cranberries are also widely available fresh, frozen, or dried.
KIWIS
Kiwis are among the most nutritionally dense fruits, full of antioxidants. One large kiwi can supply your daily requirement for vitamin C. It is also a good source of potassium, fiber, and a decent source of vitamin A and vitamin E, which is one of the missing nutrients, and kiwi is one of the only fruits that provides it.
Kiwifruit can also have a mild laxative effect due to their high fiber content.
GREEN TEA
The reason why green tea is often preferred to black tea is due to its metabolism-boosting compound called EGCG. It prevents damage to the heart muscles.
Green tea may also improve bone density. But AVOID ADDING MILK into your green tea! Such concoction may reduce the body’s absorption of the catechins.
DARK CHOCOLATE
Good quality chocolate is rich in flavonoids, substances that have been shown to improve blood flow, suppress cough, improve memory, and give you hydrated, smooth skin.
Dark chocolate is also loaded with flavonoids, that help with a wide array of conditions and flavonols, which can relax your blood vessels and thin your blood, lowering your blood-pressure numbers naturally.
Sherry Keef says
I like most of these food and like that they are good for my skin.
Thank you for sharing with us.
Diana C says
I am looking forward to adding more of these things to my grocery list. This is a great list of foods. An especially good article when you add the photos.
Diana C
Cheryl Williams says
I knew several good for you foods on the list but wow.. There is so many more!! I can do without the beets though!!
Audrey T says
I allow myself to have one square of dark chocolate a day. It’s nice to know it has skin benefits.
Jessica W. says
I’m glad to see food I actually like on this list, yay!
Desiree says
This is really interesting. Thanks for sharing!
Margot C says
Don’t you adore beets, I just love them. I eat them all of the time.
Jessica H says
Its been ages since I’ve had kiwis. You’ve inspired me to get some at the store this week. 🙂
sunchicka says
Great post very informative.
Lisa Coomer Queen says
I never knew about a lot of these. Thank you for sharing this.
Carley Clagg says
I don’t know how I feel about the seaweed, but you could make some tasty smoothies with some of these foods!
Yevette Denise Parker says
I am trying to eat more veggies!
Margaret Appel says
I never could get into eating beets but it certainly looks like I need to learn. So many of these fruits & vegetables I do incorporate into eating weekly, if not daily. Thanks for sharing this, pinning this for future reference. 🙂
DENISE LOW says
Thank you for sharing. I did not know that all these were super foods.
Brandy Trover says
I already love everything on this menu except for the seaweeds. But admittedly I don’t eat as much as I should.
Rebecca Hines says
I need to eat more beets.
Christine says
You are what you eat! Trying to eat more veggies and fish. Love your blog!
Rosanne says
I wish I could get into the seaweed
jennifer corrado says
I eat all alot of these superfoods but need to eat more berries!
Joanne says
I love veggies – so it’s great to see all the benefits – but I was especially happy to see dark chocolate on the list! Who doesn’t love chocolate!!
Nancy Burgess says
Glad to learn about these foods that are good for the skin.I like most of these.
Patricia Hoffmeister says
Broccoli and Dark Leafy Greens are a no-no for me because of the blood thinners I take. I do like sweet potatoes baked served with or will butter.
Michelle S says
I saw a cooking show recently where the two guys grilled a whole beet and mashed it like mashed potatoes.
Elizabeth Chapin says
I just became vegan and I am loving it
lisa says
The only thing that I like out of the list are berries. I generally have a poor diet.
Kimberly Hillman says
I didn’t realize these foods are good for the skin! Thank you!
Susan Hartman says
Wish I had know about these foods when I was younger. But I guess avoiding health issues are good at any age.
Bonnie Lee says
Never tried the seaweed, but I do love the rest of these foods and incorporate them into the families daily diet.
April Monty says
Who knew that all thrse foods could do all of that for you?