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There are certain kinds of foods that provide specific nutrients which are very beneficial to your skin. These foods, when eaten regularly as part of your overall diet can boost your skin's appearance and give you that naturally healthy looking skin you've always wanted.

For instance, vitamin E â€“ Tocopherol is a fat-soluble vitamin which acts as a powerful anti-oxidant and helps protect the valuable nutrients in your body from oxygen damage.In addition, vitamin E in your body helps the growth of new skin and prevents the formation of excessive scar tissue.

Some foods that contain high amounts of vitamins A and E come from low fat dairy products, nuts, oily fishes, berries, as well as carrots, sweet potatoes, avocado, sunflower seeds, and green tea. Eating these foods more often than you did before can go a long way towards having a healthier and more younger looking skin possible.

low-fat milkLow-fat dairy products. Vitamin A is one of the most important nutrients your body needs towards a healthy looking skin. It aids in the development of skin cells and a deficiency of vitamin A in the body may even lead to skin dryness. You may easily get this vitamin A nutrient from eating foods that have high vitamin A content such as in low-fat dairy products.

Take note that dairy products, if possible should be fat-free or low-in-fat to get better improvements for your skin such as low-fat yogurt, milk, cheese, etc. These low fat dairy products not only contain high amounts of vitamin A but also other valuable nutrients which can give much more benefits for the health of your skin cells. For example, low-fat yogurt is not only high in vitamin A but it also contains "live bacteria" called acidophilus. This live bacteria travels to your intestines and helps keep up the normal digestion in your body and at the same time making your skin look healthier.

nutsNuts of different varieties such as Brazil nuts, walnuts, almonds, peanuts, hazelnuts, and many more varieties contain fatty acids which help prevent skin dryness. They also contain high amounts of vitamin A and E which helps moisturize your skin and prevent wrinkles and premature aging.

Oily fishes such as salmon, tuna, mackerel, and many others contain high amounts of omega-3 fatty acids which are very essential for your body. These so-called essential fatty acids helps improve your skin by reducing skin dryness and improving your skin's elasticity. They also aid in maintaining your skin's proper moisture level making it silky soft and younger looking.

Healthy Oils used in cooking such as canola oil or extra virgin olive oil which contain essential fatty acids are good for your skin. So does sunflower, cottonseed, safflower, corn, rapeseed, cod liver, soya bean, peanut, and lots of other oil varieties when used either in cooking or by eating directly such as for making salad dressings, etc., can really do wonderful benefits for your skin.

Berries. Blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, cranberries, strawberries and even plums are all considered valuable food for your skin. They are excellent sources of vitamin C and E, fiber, and contain high antioxidant compounds which helps produce collagen, making your skin feel supple and smooth.

Avocado. This wonderful fruit is not only delicious but it's also a very good source of vitamins C, E, B-complex and essential oils. It is also high in mono-unsaturated fat â€“ considered as a healthy fat which helps prevent skin dryness. Try to include slices of avocado in your salads, make it into a healthy smoothie beverage, or eat it directly just like any other fruit and you'll see a healthy improvement in your skin.

carrots (15617)Carrots and sweet potatoes are one of the best good food sources of beta-carotene, as well as vitamins A, C and E nutrients. These so-called wonderful foods for healthy skin can act as very powerful antioxidants responsible for your skin's protection against harshness and dryness making your skin appear healthy and vibrant looking.

Sunflower seeds are rich in vitamin E and provide essential fatty acids that help keep the skin soft and smooth and is a known source of preventing blackheads and other skin problems.

Green tea provides a wide range of benefits not just for your skin but all througreen tea (15618)ghout your body. So if you're a tea drinker, try to opt for green tea for it's a known healthy skin booster. It is loaded with vitamins C, D, and K, as well as riboflavin, zinc, calcium, magnesium, and iron and acts as an antioxidant which helps fight bacteria and other free radicals that contributes to premature aging. It also contains polyphenols which have anti-inflammatory properties that helps reduce the risk of skin damage by the sun's ultraviolet rays. To sum it all, green tea is a kind of healthy drink that can do marvels of good benefits for your skin and overall health.

So by learning how to make healthy food choices in your diet, whether you're eating out or cooking at home, you can enjoy the wonderful benefits that food can do towards your skin and body. In addition, the more of these good foods you eat, the more your skin will maintain its youthful and healthy glow.