4 superfoods for radiant skin

KIWIS
It is kiwi season (both literally and figuratively). Kiwis are rich in vitamin C, and according to the BBC, vitamin C helps to give your skin radiance while healing blemishes at the same time. If the mini green fruit isn’t your cup of tea, you can opt for oranges, papaya or sweet potatoes too. These foods help to stimulate collagen production and strengthen capillaries supplying the skin ─ giving you stronger and radiant skin from within.

SPINACH
Popeye did eat them for a reason. Rich in vitamin C, vitamin E, and beta-carotene (a form of vitamin A), this leafy green vegetable is a great antioxidant. According to nutritionist Joy Bauer for Allure, this green food is a perfect combo-fighter for premature ageing. But fighting wrinkles isn’t its only benefit. These nutrients are powerful antioxidants that fight free radical damage too ─ nasty pollutants that can cause dull skin. So the next time you decide to eat a salad, switch out your romaine for some spinach instead.

FATS
The good kind, of course. Omega 3 and 6 fatty acids are great for healthy skin and hair. According to BBC, they encourage the body to produce anti-inflammatory compounds, which will help the skin, especially with inflammatory skin conditions such as eczema. These fatty acids cannot be produced by the body, so load up on walnuts and salmon whenever you can.

RED APPLE
The old adage, “an apple a day keeps the doctor away” applies to radiant skin too. Ranked by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) as one of 20 foods with the most antioxidants, apples are great in fighting free radical damage in your cells. The shiny fruit works to offset toxins caused by free radical damage (a process in which ‘bad’ cells attack ‘good’ ones). By loading your body with antioxidants, your skin might just glow from the inside.

For more information, on superfoods, visit WebMD and BBC.