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