Organic Beauty From the Inside Out

Fruit: The antioxidants in blueberries don't just fight disease; those, combined with the fruit's anti-inflammatory properties, stop your skin from aging before its time. Kiwi is also high in antioxidants, which may prevent cancer and heart disease, and in vitamin C-so it also helps build collagen and wage war against wrinkles. Lemons, oranges, limes, and grapefruits are all are full of Vitamin C, our primary defense in the battle against time. 

Dark-skinned grapes are especially good for us. Grapes provide more than 20 antioxidants. Raisins and red wine are also filled with antioxidants. (Did someone say red wine?). Tomatoes, like all pink and red fruits, get their color from anti-aging lycopene. Eating tomatoes processed-in sauce, ketchup, or tomato paste-since the lycopene will be more easily taken in by your body. 

Seafood: Salmon is a favorite because of its high levels of omega-3 fatty acids, which keep skin smooth and glowing by minimizing the cell-swelling that causes wrinkles. Look for oysters, too; they're loaded with zinc, a mineral that creates collagen (no needles necessary), and gives you durable nails and nourished hair. 

Vegetables: Don't shy away from the spinach: you may not like the taste, but the benefits are unmatched. In addition to lutein (which perks up your eyes no matter what time you rolled in this morning), spinach is full of beta carotene, vitamin C, magnesium, iron, calcium, potassium, B vitamins, zinc, fiber, and omega-3 fatty acids. Sweet potatoes are another tasty, reliable source of beta-carotene, which is thought to work as a natural SPF-without the need for external application. Recent studies have also shown that the antioxidant protection from 2 servings of broccoli per day is superior to taking a multivitamin supplement. Who knew? 

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