SUPERFOODS FOR SUPER BEAUTY


1)  PINK GRAPEFRUIT

Pink grapefruit protects your skin from the sun because of the lycopene, a carotenoid  phytonutrient, in the rich pink-red flesh. Lyocpene helps to fight oxygen free radicals, compounds that can damage cells, and thereby increases the skin’s ability to resists the effects of UV light. To get the protective benefits, it is recommended to eat half a grapefruit a week. The more grapefruit you eat, the better protection against the sun.  


2)  RED PEPPER

•  Red pepper acts like a natural botox. It prevents wrinkles because it is very rich in Vitamin C. Although most people believe that oranges have the most Vitamin C, red peppers in fact have two times the Vitamin C and one-third the calories of an orange.
•  Vitamin C is a prime skin-care ingredient in many beauty creams. It aids in the body’s production of collagen, a protein that forms the basic structure of your skin, and also tightens the skin. You should eat a fourth of a cup daily to help prevent wrinkles. Red peppers are great as a snack, or they can easily be put in salad or stir-fry.  


3)  COLLARD GREENS

•  Collard greens help to prevent acne because they are a fantastic source of Vitamin A. There are great anti-acne benefits associated with Vitamin A since it aids in improving cellular turnover and reducing breakouts. There is also a direct link between blood levels of Vitamin A and acne. When your levels of Vitamin A are low, you are more prone to acne. To get this benefit, it is recommend to use collard greens in a salad. Just a half a cup of collard greens a week will allow you to see the benefits.  


4)  TROUT

•  Trout is a fantastic fighter for dry skin. Because trout is rich in omega-3 fatty acids, they help to restore the protective ceramide barrier of your skin and prevent further dehydration from dry skin. Trout, in effect, helps to lubricate the skin and prevent moisture loss from cells. You should eat trout once a week to get this benefit.  


5)  CAPERS

•  Capers reduce redness and inflammation because they are rich in quercetin, a plant derived flavanoid that has been shown to calm inflammation and have an antihistamine-type effect.
•  Quercetin helps to support the immune system against infections, free radicals, allergies, and inflammatory responses such as arthritis. A small amount of capers can pack a big punch of quercetin. Use the garnish twice a week to receive this benefit.