1. EFA's omega 3's + 6's, are key to improving your skin defences with the changing season. Foods like avocados, flax, nuts, seeds, kiwi, flax, salmon, and walnuts help to build up your acid mantle, which is one of the top three layers of the skin’s defense system. Also good quality skin care product can help from the outside in. 2. Antioxidants provide a powerhouse of nutrients to support skin cell health and prevent lipid peroxidation, which breaks down the membrane of cells and prevents them from doing their work. Vitamins A, B3, C, and E are powerful antioxidants and can be found in goji berries, kidney beans, olive oil carrots, green tea, tomatoes, berries and beans. 3. Our green veges are full of an essential nutrients to optimize cell function and keep your skin looking its best. Make a green salad with avocado, blanched brocolli, chopped cucumber, spinach and chopped spring onions or for a hydrating option try a green smoothie with green apple, cucumber, avocado, parsley, oranges and coconut water. Categories
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