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Adding certain foods to your diet can help improve the overall appearance of your skin. Specifically, certain foods boost collagen production, helping you achieve a more youthful complexion. With that in mind, if you are concerned about fine lines, wrinkles, and sagging skin, adding these ingredients into your regular diet is a great idea.
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Beans
Beans are an excellent source of protein, and they can also help you achieve younger looking skin.
According to Healthline, "Beans are a high-protein food that often contain the amino acids necessary for collagen synthesis. Plus, many of them are rich in copper, another nutrient necessary for collagen production."
Oranges
Oranges are a great source of Vitamin C, which is an important nutrient for making collagen. Healthline explains, "Vitamin C plays a major role in the production of pro-collagenTrusted Source, the body’s precursor to collagen."
Red Bell Peppers
Red bell peppers are another great source of Vitamin C. According to Health, "A cup of chopped red bell pepper contains nearly three times more vitamin C than an orange—190 mg. Red peppers are also a great source of vitamin A, which promotes eye health."
Garlic
Garlic is also a good food to add to your diet for a collagen boost. Drs. Shetler and Falsetti, the founders of C2 California Clean, told Bustle: "Sulfur-rich foods such as garlic have been shown to increase collagen production in both the skin and joints. They add that taurine and lipid acid, which are also found in garlic, support damaged collagen fibers."
