With the winter season soon approaching, it’s important to take care of your skin and we all know how the foods we eat can affect our complexion. Check out our list of the 6 fall foods we recommend you snack on for healthy skin.
1. Cranberries
Go ahead and have yourself an extra serving of cranberry sauce during Thanksgiving dinner! Cranberries are delicious and good for your skin because they are rich in nutrients such as vitamin C and riboflavin.
2. Pears
Pears are not only super yummy, they’re also full of healthy vitamins, antioxidants and nutrients such as fiber and vitamin C. Add a few slices to your salads or use them to make some tasty fall desserts like tarts and cobblers.
3. Apples
Apples contain a generous amount of vitamin A and vitamin C. Vitamin A is a natural skin-firming retinoid and vitamin C is responsible for collagen production, so you’ll want to make sure you add a few more apples to your diet not just during the fall months but all year round.
4. Pomegranates
Did you know that many skincare experts refer to the pomegranate as one of the best super foods. This is because this juicy deep red fruit is boasting with tannins and athocyanins. Both of these nutrients are known to nourish the skin and fight off free radicals.
5. Beets
Not many people are aware that beets are packed full of antioxidants known as anthocyanins. These healthy antioxidants help reduce inflammation by carrying oxygen to your skin’s cells to increase circulation.
6. Sweet Potatoes
Sweet potatoes are loaded with vitamin A, vitamin C and fiber. You can bake them just like you would a regular potato, added pureed sweet potato to your smoothies, add them to a soup or use them to make a casserole.