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What to eat and drink to always look great

'19.12.2022'

Cucumber facial masks and yolk-based hair balm - the last century. Today, experts advise adding healthy foods to the diet, rather than home-made products, says Psychologies.

At the request of the publication, Veronique Lebar, a physician and nutrition and cosmetology expert, has compiled a list of products that will help preserve the beauty of hair, skin and nails.

Young skin
Most skin problems are caused by external factors. The skin is protected by a lipid barrier that retains moisture in the cells, preventing the appearance of wrinkles. The state of the barrier depends on omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids. Their deficiency leads to dryness and sensitivity of the skin, to allergies, acne and infectious diseases.

What is? Essential acids are found in fatty fish (salmon, trout, sardines, herring), avocados, nuts, olives, vegetable oil (not less than 3 tablespoons per day).

Hair and nails
Keratin is the basis of the skin, hair and nails, the upper stratum corneum. If the keratin scales are updated in time and lie flat, the skin surface is smooth, the hair and nails reflect light and look shiny. For the synthesis of keratin, the body needs vitamins A, C and E.

What is? Vitamin A (retinol) is in fish oil and liver, in butter, egg yolks, whole milk and cream. Vitamin C is citrus fruits (oranges, lemons, grapefruits), exotic fruits (papaya, guava, barbados cherry), broccoli, red bell pepper, black currant, etc. Vitamin E is found in vegetable oils, wheat germ, nuts and seeds .

Complexion
The main enemy of a healthy complexion is a lack of iron in the body, which leads to general fatigue, a pale and faded skin tone, and dark circles under the eyes. By the way, tannin and caffeine, contained in tea and coffee, prevent the gland from normally assimilating (drink them a couple of hours after eating). Beta-carotene is important, which accumulates in the skin and gives it a golden hue.

What is? To increase hemoglobin, red meat, liver, buckwheat, apples, pomegranates and cocoa are recommended. Beta-carotene is rich in orange and yellow vegetables (carrots, peppers, tomatoes, pumpkin), spinach, broccoli and spirulina.

Beautiful smile
Calcium and fluorine are two main components for strong enamel, prevention of dental problems. Their shortage immediately makes itself felt - the teeth turn yellow, start to crumble and may even fall out.

What is? Mdairy products, but do not forget about other sources of calcium - figs, algae, white beans, cabbage, soy milk and mineral water. Sources of fluoride: drinking water, fish, rye and wheat bran, rice and oatmeal.

Micropores
The greasy luster of the face, enlarged pores, small inflammations and black dots may hint at the fact that you are interested in sweet and fatty foods of industrial production (sausages, smoked foods, etc.). Fresh vegetables, as well as seafood, rich in zinc, regulate the sebaceous glands and reduce inflammatory processes.