Feed your skin from within.

Here is a visual summary of 6 key macro- and micro-nutrients associated with optimising skin health, integrity and supporting repair. Find these nutrients in the following foods:

Amino Acids (proteins) - Fish, eggs, lean red meat, chicken, soy beans, peanuts, chick peas, lentils, milk, cottage cheese, Greek yoghurt, soy-based products such as tofu and tempeh.

Zinc - Oysters, eggs, nuts, red meat (beef)

Vitamin D - Oily fish (sardines, salmon, tuna), egg yolks, many dairy-based products are fortified with vitamin D

Vitamin E - Sunflower seeds, wheatgerm oil, almonds, many nuts and seeds

Selenium - Brazil nuts, garlic

Omega-3 Fatty Acids - Oily fish such as salmon, sardines, flaxseeds, chia seeds, walnuts

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Histamine and Fermented Foods