Are you ready to fill up your plate with foods that you don’t normally choose but that have the power to give you “clear glowing skin?” You may already be enjoying avocado, chia seeds, Greek yogurt, and antioxidant-rich berries, but there are plenty of other foods that are chockfull of vitamins and minerals and are “key” anti-aging superfoods, according to Joy McCarthy at Joyous Health.
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“I have selected these foods because these are great to add to your diet eating them on a weekly basis because they contain lots of fiber, they contain phytonutrients that support liver detoxification, and they are great for gut health,” Joy says. All of which is to say: they’re also key for healthy skin.
Here are four important anti-aging foods you can add to your diet to see true health and skin benefits.
1. Sprouts
Whether you prefer sunflower or broccoli sprouts, adding any sprout to your diet is a smart move. These foods are “detoxifying superfoods,” according to Joy. They contain phytonutrients called glucosenolates (especially broccoli micro greens) that help your liver better detoxify. Why is your liver so vital? Because it’s an organ that helps your body eliminate excess estrogens and maintain hormonal balance. You can add these to your salad or smoothie and they’re affordable if you grow them yourself.
2. Broccoli
There’s a lot of research on broccoli and other cruciferous vegetables being “very powerful anti-cancer foods,” accordant to Joy. But when it comes to how broccoli can help with healthy skin, it supports your microbiome and they “shine” when it comes to your body’s ability to detox and “better detox harmful hormones.”
3. Dark Berries
Dark berries like blueberries and blackberries are filled with antioxidants. They’re rich in fiber to support a healthy gut biome and contain an abundance of vitamin C, which is a vital nutrient for collagen production.
4. Lemon
One of the best things you can do for your body and your skin isn’t to start your mornings with coffee, but with a big glass of water that includes squeezed fresh lemon. Not only are they “nature’s cleansers,” but they’re a fantastic source of vitamin C to aid in collagen production. Many people report that lemons in the morning can help them have bowel movements and it’s a great way to start your day and wake up your body.
