 Continuing
now with nutrition and skin care
We all know that a bad diet results in poor skin, but taking vitamin
supplements doesn’t compensate for a bad diet, although they can help
us to get all the nutrients we need with a good enough diet.
Vitamin A is found in carrots, spinach, watercress, broccolli, apricots,
asparagus and melons. It is vital in maintaining smooth, soft skin,
and helps the growth and repair of body tissue. An interesting observation
of some experts is that spending a lot of time in front of computer
screens or working in fluorescent lighting depletes the vimain A levels.
If this is the case with you, make sure you regularly eat vitamin
A rich FOODS.
Vitamin C is the infamous ‘daily’ vitamin, meaning the body can’t
store this one. Personally, I always take it as soon as I realise
I’m about to get a cold, and I take a high dose. It really works.
VitaminC is essential in the production of collagen. This gives the
skin it’s youthful appearance, good structure and elasticity.The body
shows itself to be saggy, lifeless and weak in appearance when inadequate
doses of this vitamin are taken. Vitamin C is important in the aging
process. As you get older the elasticity of collagen and elastin fibres
reduce in time.This is mainly caused by the damage of free radicals.
Vitamin C rich foods are green leafy vegetbles, such as green cabbage,
broccolli, peppers, strawberries, oranges, lemons, grapefruit, kiwi.
The B vitamins work together and with the other vitamins.They help
to distribute energy, produce adrenal hormones and keep glands working
effectively. The skin needs a good intake of B vitamins to stay healthy
and youthful.The B vitamins naturally occur in nutritional yeast,
whole grains, unroasted nuts, sunflower seeds, beans, and green leafy
vegetables. If you suffer from dermatitas which is inflamation of
the skin, and loss of hair you could be deficient in Biotin-rich foods,
e.g. eggs, peanut butter, liver and whole grian foods. Biotin is a
member of the vitamin B complex group and is sometimes known as vitamin
H.
Zinc foods range from peas, beans and lentils to shellfish and fish
to wholegrain foods, nuts and dairy products. Problem skin could be
caused by zinc deficiency. Regularly include these foods in your diet
or take a 15mg supplement. Zinc aids healing and reduces the inflammatory
process within the body
Essential fatty acids are found in oily fish e.g. salmon, tuna, and
mackerel Also in olive oil, fresh nuts ,pumpkin seeds sesame seeds
flax/linseeds. Essential fats make up the membranes of the skin cells
stopping it becoming limp and dry. Essential fats are known also as
Omega 3 and 6.They are vital to a healthy diet.
Hope your nutritional appetite has been aroused. I’d
be interested to hear if this article has helped you or if you want
to delve further or if you have any tips. mail@thetanfactory.com
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