Diseases and imperfections in the skin cause problems for many people.
With the right foods, however, the complexion can be improved.
Skin
problems
are often the result of poor
diet
.
With a change in diet, the complexion can be improved sustainably.
Which
foods
are particularly good for the skin?
Frankfurt - For radiantly beautiful
skin
, people in
Germany
spend huge amounts of money on creams and other care products every year.
But a healthy complexion is not just the result of external influences and
care
.
It is much more important
to provide
the skin
with the necessary nutrients
through
nutrition
so that it
can protect
itself from impurities,
skin diseases
and environmental influences.
Some foods are therefore particularly suitable for long-term improvement of the skin's appearance, while others can be more damaging to the skin.
The
skin
is probably the most versatile
organ in
the human organism.
It is a kind of protective cover that also makes a significant contribution to breathing and metabolic processes in the body.
In addition, it is involved in regulating the
body's
heat balance
.
Every four to six weeks, a person's top layer of skin is completely renewed.
In order for the organ, which is a good two square meters in size, to be able to do this, it needs certain
nutrients
.
These are ingested through people's daily food and get
into the skin
via the
blood
.
The choice of our food can therefore make a significant contribution to improving the complexion.
But which
foods
are particularly suitable for this?
And which ones are more harmful?
Healthy eating: How does the choice of food affect the skin?
First of all, a healthy lifestyle is not only beneficial for general
health
, but also for the skin.
Because: Those who do not smoke, do without alcohol and
supply
their body with sufficient
fluids
- a good two to three liters a day - in the form of
water
and unsweetened
tea
are doing
something good
for their
skin
.
Fluid intake in particular plays a crucial role in this.
Liquids support the skin cells and ensure the ideal transport of important nutrients.
But which nutrients and
foods
promote a good complexion?
Basically: A balanced
diet
with lots of
vegetables,
fruit
and fiber
is good for the skin.
Whole grain products
should also be
given preference over foods made from wheat flour.
Instead, the consumption of highly processed foods, red
meat
and
sugar
should be minimized.
Also
dairy products
should not consume in excess.
However, good nutrition for the skin is more about long-term optimization than about avoiding it.
"This form of nutrition contains important vitamins, minerals and trace elements for the skin metabolism," explains Dr.
med.
Ulrich Ohnemus, dermatologist and member of the Professional Association of German Dermatologists (BVDD), opposite the portal "t-online.de".
For better skin: Carrots, broccoli and citrus fruits are on the menu
Vitamin E is
important for the fat and moisture balance of the
skin
. It reduces the formation of scars and spots on the skin and protects it from aggressive oxygen compounds, so-called free radicals, which damage the skin cells and thus
cause impurities
and the faster aging of the skin can contribute.
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Many people suffer from skin problems, but changing your diet can help.
Which foods should be on the menu?
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The body also needs vitamins A and C, each of which ensures that the skin produces more collagen and breaks it down more slowly.
This is also noticeable visually.
The
skin
becomes more elastic and smoother.
If the vitamin is insufficiently supplied, it becomes brittle and dry.
For example, are considered good vitamin A supplier
carrots
.
A large amount of vitamin C on the other hand include many types of cabbage such as Brussels sprouts, cauliflower or
broccoli
.
But also
peppers
and of course citrus fruits such as
lemons
and
oranges
.
Tomato, Avocado: These foods are good for your skin
Foods
rich in anti-inflammatory omega-3 fatty acids
also have a
positive influence on some
skin diseases
.
For example fish, walnuts or flax seeds.
The tasteless flaxseed oil is perfect as an ingredient in yogurt or quark.
Avocados are also rich in unsaturated fatty acids, which moisturize the skin.
In addition, the
avocado
also contains vitamin E, which
protects
the
skin
from external influences such as UV radiation.
Another promoter of healthy skin is the
tomato
.
It contains lycopene, a secondary plant
substance that can protect
the
skin
from sun exposure, inflammation and symptoms of stress.
Incidentally, this effect is even higher if the tomatoes are
cooked or boiled
before
eating
.
Dark
chocolate is
said to have
similar effects on the
skin
due to the vitamins and antioxidants contained in the cocoa bean
.
However, this only applies to a cocoa content of at least 70 percent.
In addition, the sugar content must always be considered.
Healthy complexion: which foods are harmful to the skin?
Because
foods
with a high glycemic index should not be on the menu of people with skin problems, as reported by "apotheken-umschau.de".
And this is especially true for foods with
a high sugar content
and many
dairy products
.
They can contribute to inflammatory skin conditions such as
acne
.
Sweets and soft drinks, for example, drive up blood sugar levels.
The associated release of insulin promotes inflammation of the sebum glands, causing
pimples
.
Avoiding sugar and foods that are very sugary can work wonders.
(Yannick Little)
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