You already know that choosing the right foods make you feel good on the inside.  A healthy diet promotes things like good digestion, increased energy, and can lead to a better night’s sleep.

What you might not have known is that certain foods are good for your outside too, and we’re not just talking about your waistline.

Just like certain foods can improve your eyesight while others are known to build stronger bones, some can contribute greatly to the overall health and appearance of your skin.

Ingesting a dose of these nutrient-dense foods (all part of a raw diet), will complement your daily regiment ofnatural skin care products and will keep your face looking radiant, fresh and ready to take on the world. So, whatever you’re craving, be sure to add a plateful of these delicious foods to your meal plan.

TOP TEN FOODS FOR HEALTHY SKIN

STRAWBERRIES AND ORANGES

Thanks to their super high vitamin C count, tangy strawberries and juicy oranges rank among the top foods you can eat to improve the overall health of your skin!

Studies show that people who enjoy foods that are rich in vitamin C have fewer wrinkles and less age-related dry skin than those who don’t.  These foods also help undo sun damage to collagen and elastin, which firm up your skin and keep you looking fresh!

Get a squeeze of orange in our yummy Carrot Kick, or a double dose of strawberry in our delicious Red Radiance organic cold-pressed juice.

BLUEBERRIES

Dermatologists agree that antioxidants decrease the risk of sun damage to your skin by disarming wrinkle-causing free radicals, or unstable molecules, that damage cells.

Often overlooked as a contributor to skin health due to its low levels of vitamin C, blueberries are actually ranked #1 in antioxidant activity and are your gateway to softer, healthy looking skin.

CARROTS

Vegetables aren’t the only ones that get brown spots with age. Noticing a spot… or two? Carrots, to the rescue!

Not only does the higher amount of carotenoid in carrots create a yellow tone in your skin that gives you a healthier glow, carrots are also high in beta-carotene, which converts to vitamin A inside the body, helping to repair tissue and shield your skin against the sun.

SPINACH + KALE

Leafy greens like spinach and kale are delicious ways to enjoy a natural supply of vitamin E, an antioxidant that can help save your skin from sun damage and inflammation.

Kale is also an amazing source of lutein and zeaxanthin, nutrients that absorb and neutralize free radicals created by UV light.

 

TOMATOES

Tomatoes are a super source of vitamin C but they’re even more known for their high number of lycopenes, a type of carotenoid found in pomegranates, watermelons and other foods with natural red pigmentation.

High levels of lycopenes help reduce damage resulting from daily exposure to the sun, protect your skin from its harsh rays and help reduce roughness of the skin.

PEPPERS

If you’re anxious about crow’s feet, peppers should likely be your snack of choice. Numerous reports suggest that peppers reduce the look of wrinkles, especially around the eyes.

In addition, these colorful crunchy veggies are packed with antioxidants that decrease the skin’s sensitive to the sun.

 

ALMONDS

If you think that eating almonds won’t improve the overall health of your skin – you’re nuts!

Almonds are a natural anti-inflammatory and contain antioxidants, which cleanse and eliminate toxins from the skin. They are also a great source of vitamin E, which protects the elastin and collagen fibers within your skin cells, lessening the development of fine lines and wrinkles.

 

OLIVE OIL

This last skin-tastic food is healthy to put in your mouth and even better to put on it. A significant source of antioxidants, olive oil is known to improve the smoothness of your skin and fight premature aging.

Whether you’re enjoying it as a garnish on your favorite salad or as a moisturizing substitute in your skin care routine (try using it on your lips before you go to bed), olive oil fights dryness of the skin with a vengeance and wins, every time.