Healthy Skin Foods

Written By Tracey Loughran, Nutritionist and Naturopath

Do you have problems with dry skin in winter? Dryness, Eczema, Rosacea, Psoriasis, Acne or other skin issues? 

Many skin concerns show on the outside but often stem from the inside. We build our bodies from the nutrients we eat and it makes sense that your food choices can make a powerful difference.  

To improve any skin condition, whether acne, rosacea, eczema, or another, we recommend increasing your intake of skin nourishing nutrients to soothe skin and repair skin cells.

Some key skin nutrients include protein, vitamin A, C, and E, and zinc. Adding foods high in each of these nutrients to meals and snacks can boost the building blocks your body needs for healthy skin.

Here are some foods with naturally high levels of these important nutrients:

 ∙ Vitamin A: Include sweet potato and carrots in your diet regularly for plenty of betacarotene. Sweet potato and carrots are great as a pureed soup with coconut milk or baked and topped with a vegetarian chilli or lentil soup.

 ∙ Vitamin C: Did you know berries, kiwifruit, pineapples, melons, and pawpaws are a rich source of vitamin C? Fruit makes a great refreshing mid-afternoon snack. 

∙ Vitamin E: Sunflower seeds are a great snack or add to your morning muesli or porridge. Also sprinkle on salads or steamed vegetables. 

∙ Zinc: Try adding pumpkin seeds to your breakfast, salads, soups and snacks.

Winter can be the perfect time to nourish your body. The Taste Success six-week skin program is based on super clean eating, with delicious recipes containing an abundance of nutrients to support your skin from the inside out! Contact us today to get started.