8 Amazing Nutrients for Glowing Skin, Shiny Hair and Strong Nails
The beauty industry is a multi-billion dollar industry as people spend tons of money on beauty products to look younger, radiant, and beautiful. I get asked on a frequent basis, “which cream/lotion/shampoo do you recommend for radiant skin, shiny hair, and strong nails.” The truth is that glowing skin, glossy hair, and strong nails don’t just come from bottles or jars. Most lotions and potions that claim to make you look years younger are oftentimes loaded with harsh chemicals and hormones, that eventually make it into the body causing hormone dysregulation and negative health outcomes. Many of those over-the-counter products especially those that say “wrinkle-free”, “wrinkle-removing”, “face lift in a bottle”, “going to look beautiful forever” kinds of creams – almost all of those have some type of hormone in them.
When it comes to beauty, most people think of it as something separate from health. Our skin, hair, and nails are connected to our bodies – whatever is good for our bodies is also good for beauty. We have to nourish our skin, hair, and nails from within, with a diet rich in beauty supportive nutrients from whole foods.
Which nutrients are needed for beautiful skin, hair, and nails?
These 8 foods are full of radiance-boosting vitamins and minerals that help maintain healthy skin, hair, and nails, as well as reverse or slow the signs of early aging.
KALE
High in vitamin C and K, this super-food can help with uneven skin tone as well as help dark under eye circles, both when consume internally and applied topically.
GREEN TEA
Contains a compound called epigallocatechin gallate, a powerful antioxidant that protects the skin from aging and skin cancers, and may repair damaged skin especially when applied topically
CRUCIFEROUS VEGETABLES
Vegetables in this class such as broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, kale, brussel sprouts, and bok choy promote liver detoxification, resulting in bright radiant skin as well as help with dark circles and under eye bags.
PUMPKIN SEEDS
High in zinc and copper, this super food helps develop collagen and elastin to keep skin supple and firm. Copper also promotes production of hyaluronic acid, a fluid that makes skin look fuller and plumper. Zinc in pumpkin seeds help strengthen hair and nails and help with premature hair loss.
SEAWEED
Rich in compounds called fucoxanthins, protects the skin from early aging, and prevents wrinkle formation. Seaweed is also rich in minerals that encourage hair and nails growth.
STRAWBERRIES
Contains salica, a trace mineral that keeps hair and nails strong. It also improves skin elasticity and protects the skin from oxidative damage.
BEEF LIVER
Beef liver has one of the highest levels of vitamin A and biotin. Vitamin A is an antioxidant essential for skin health, and deficiency in which can cause poor complexion, acne, and large pores. Biotin helps improve skin appearance because it plays a major part in maintaining the health of our hair, nails and skin.
BONE BROTH
Rich in collagen, a primary building block for skin, and gelatin, important for the process of renewing skin cells, this food can help with wrinkles, sun damage, stretch marks, saggy skin, fine lines and other signs of aging.
Your hair, skin, and nails are a reflection of your inner health and wellness. Aside from lifestyle and genetics, what you eat and drink plays a critical role in the health of your hair, skin, and nails. Instead of applying expensive topical products on your skin, it would be more effective to first address the root cause of your symptoms. The best-kept secrets to beauty are not in a beauty shop or a makeup store – they are sitting right there in your kitchen!
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