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1. Walnuts
Looking to add Omega-3 fatty acids then a good place to start would be either this Vanilla Porridge or this Baked Fruit recipe. Walnuts are rich in Omega-3s, which help put shine in your hair and aid in making skin smoother and younger looking.
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2. Pomegranate
This tasty fruit is packed with vitamin C which actually has more antioxidants than red wine and green tea. These recipes – Sea Bass with Tenderstem Broccoli & Slow Cooked Porridge – will keep your skin looking bright and wrinkle-free and may even reduce your risk of skin cancer.
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3. Beans
Beans are a good source of protein and this helps to repair cells that have suffered from free radical damage. These recipes – Veggie Burgers and Healthy Nachos – contain beans and the protein will be broken down into amino acids when digested, these are the building blocks of cells. These amino acids will help to speed the repair and regeneration of skin cells and collagen.
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4. Green Tea
Green tea’s high on the list of skin-friendly beverages thank to its impressive storehouse of polyphenols. If you want to know more about the positive effects of drinking green tea then you should read this nutrition article called Health Benefits of Green Tea
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5. Onions
Onions are rich in quercetin which is an antioxidant that protects against wrinkles. Studies have shown that it could save the skin from harmful UVB rays. A couple of recipes that include onion are Tomato & Lentil Soup or a Healthy Seafood Curry
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6. Red Bell Peppers
Red Bell Peppers are packed with vitamin C. Researchers looked at the level of vitamin C intake and found that there was a correlation between a higher intake and less wrinkles and dryness of the skin. Two wrinkle preventing recipes are Vegetarian Spiced Lentil Soup & Aubergine Veggie Rolls
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7. Sweet Potatoes
They are packed with beta-carotene which helps produce vitamin A increasing cell turnover and protects the integrity of our skin. A couple of dishes that would give you some skin-boosting benefits are Sweet Potato Pancakes or some Sweet Potato Balls
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8. Tomatoes
Tomatoes are a great source of the antioxidant lycopene which when combined with olive oil can help prevent sunburn. Tomatoes are also a high-carotenoid fruit which can help slow down cellular damage from free radicals. Here are two recipes that will give you these benefits – Vegetarian Spiced Lentil Soup Tomato & Lentil Soup
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We hope you include these foods into your weekly consumption as they will really make a difference to the health of your skin. Love healthy food, love yourself.
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