Scouted Beauty Fueling Foods
Audrey Zona has outlined the top 10 foods to help fuel your natural beauty and radiate confidence.
Berries, such as blackberries, blueberries, and raspberries are loaded with antioxidants that fight off free radicals while increasing collagen levels.
Chocolate is really good for your skin! But only dark chocolate (low in sugar) or organic fermented cacao have enough antioxidants to have positive effects on your skin.
Lemon is another beauty food that is easy to add and offers loads of flavor to your food and drinks. It gives you a boost of Vitamin C and its enzymes have proven to help support skin collagen.
Red Vegetables such as tomatoes, peppers and beets contain the antioxidant Lycopene which acts as a natural sun block and increases collagen.
Dark Green Vegetables such as spinach and kale are rich in Vitamin C and will rev up collagen production.
Orange Vegetables such as carrots, cantaloupe and sweet potatoes are rich in Vitamin A, which restore and regenerate damaged skin collagen.
Seeds such as flaxseed and hempseed are excellent sources of healthy fat omega 3. The higher your omega 3 intake is, the plumper your skin cells are, which helps disguise line and wrinkles.
Avocado is fabulous for your skin, as it is proven to stimulate collagen production, regenerate, and rejuvenate skin damages by free radicals.
Seaweed is rich in B vitamins and minerals such as iron, which helps with healthy blood flow and radiant skin.
Cucumber is virtually a cure-all! Full of hydrating enzyme filled water, the hydration it offers is key to youthful, smooth skin.
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