In order to maintain beauty on the outside, you have to keep your body beautiful on the inside <3 There are certain foods we should all try to incorporate in our diets. These foods are considered 'super foods' or the 'it' foods. Whatever you want to call them, they keep us healthy and our bodies happy. Here are five types of foods you should look for:
Berries: Berries contain antioxidants which help fight free radicals, leaving you with major anti-aging benefits. Blackberries in particular have enzymes that act as an anti-inflammatory for your skin, keeping it youthful and radiant. Besides giving your skin a gorgeous glow, they’re good for your brain too. The consumption of berries has been linked to the prevention of memory loss and other forms of mental decline.
Low-fat foods: Whole grains, fruits and vegetables are all low in fat, and consuming them can help prevent a many health problems related to cholesterol, heart disease, and other side effects of a high fat diet.
Omega-3 fatty acids: These are found in foods with “good fats” like fish and flaxseed. They also have health benefits such as reducing inflammation and reducing the risk of diseases like diabetes and arthritis. Omega-3’s pack a serious beauty punch by contributing to better-looking skin, hair and nails. Who doesn't like that!
Low-sugar foods: Many of our naturally sweet fruits contain sugar. And the more sugar you eat, the more likely you are to have skin that is dull and wrinkly. If you have the option, go for fresh fruit instead of packaged fruit. For example, real cranberries would be a much healthier choice than “low-sugar” cranberry juice. We need some sugars in our diet in order to stabilize blood glucose levels, but unless you’re using the ingredient as a facial scrub, less is more.
Low-sodium foods: Avoiding salt and salty foods helps keep bloating away. Currently Americans eat five or more teaspoons of the stuff every day, which is about 20 times as much as we need. Try to consume about one-quarter of a teaspoon daily!
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