Food For Better Skin
The Ultimate Skin Care Diet For Brides
When it comes to wedding prep, bridal detox diets are commonplace for looking healthy and radiant in your gorgeous gown. But what about another part of your body that will be on full display on the big day? Yes, we're talking about your skin. If you feel like your complexion needs a little help before your trip down the aisle, try incorporating some of these skin-beautifying foods into your diet. You'll look back on your wedding day photos with awe:
| Food | How much | Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Green tea | At least one cup daily | Antioxidants like EGCG help fight redness and inflammation |
| Steel-cut oatmeal | At least a cup daily | Keeps your blood sugar stable, which helps prevent wrinkles |
| Soy (beans or milk) | A cup daily | Contains minerals and proteins that fight hyperpigmentation |
| Kidney beans | At least a four-ounce serving | They're high in zinc, which can help fight acne |
| Sunflower seeds | A handful daily | They're chock-full of vitamin E, which helps protect your skin from the sun |
| Red, green, and yellow peppers | Two cups daily | Helps fight crow's-feet and decreases skin's sensitivity to the sun |
| Walnuts | A handful a day | Full of omega-3 fatty acids to improve skin's elasticity, as well as copper to improve skin's texture |
| Pomegranate | One a day, or a few glasses of the juice daily | Packed with polyphenol antioxidants, which help fight free radicals and improve skin's blood flow, giving you that bridal glow |
| Greek yogurt | One serving daily | The protein helps firm up your skin, so it's more resistant to lines |
| 70 percent cacao dark chocolate | A couple squares a day | Contains flavonols, which hydrate your skin, making it firmer and more supple |
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