Wondering how to give your skin an extra boost of radiance this spring? Great skin starts from the inside out, so your diet is one of the most important factors in getting your complexion ready to glow. As you know, I’m a huge fan of eating seasonally, and if you’ve read my book Eat Beautiful you’ll know that it’s packed with fresh, skin-friendly recipes divided by season. So, if you have the book at home, open it up to the spring section now to start making your shopping lists! And if you don’t have your copy yet, here’s a little taster of some of the healthy spring foods that are good for your skin that you should be looking out for over the next few months.
Healthy Spring Foods To Boost Your Skin
Asparagus
Asparagus is a tasty spring vegetable that is rich in vitamins A, C, E, and K, as well as folate, chromium, and antioxidants. It promotes healthy skin by providing vitamin A, which can protect the skin against sun damage and help to fight breakouts and blemishes. Asparagus is high in anti-inflammatory nutrients that can help combat conditions like psoriasis and eczema and its diuretic properties mean it helps to flush out toxins and excess fluid from the body. It can also help you to feel fuller for longer.
Beetroot
Beetroot is packed with betalains, a type of antioxidant with anti-inflammatory properties, so it can help improve skin health by reducing oxidative stress and inflammation. It is also a good source of vitamins and minerals like folate, manganese, and vitamin C, which are important for skin cell regeneration and collagen production. It can really elevate a salad, too!
Blueberry
Blueberries are a spring fruit that are rich in antioxidants, vitamins, and fibre. These super berries can benefit skin health by neutralising free radicals that can cause premature ageing and damage. They also contain anthocyanins, which have anti-inflammatory effects and can help soothe conditions like acne and eczema.
Egg
Eggs are a great source of protein, vitamins A, D, E, and B12, as well as minerals like zinc and selenium. Eggs can promote healthy skin by providing nutrients that support skin cell growth and repair, as well as reduce inflammation. The vitamin A in eggs also helps regulate oil production and prevent acne, making them one of the best spring foods if you’re prone to breakouts or unsettled skin.
Rocket
Rocket (arugula) is a spring green that is high in vitamins A, C, and K, as well as antioxidants like glucosinolates. Not only is it one of the tastiest leaves for your salad, rocket can benefit skin health by reducing inflammation and protecting against sun damage due to its high antioxidant content.
Check out Eat Beautiful for skin-friendly recipes that contain these ingredients including Skin-Friendly Frittata, Coriander and Beetroot Salad, Herby Rocket Salad and a tasty Blueberry Milkshake.
MORE SPRING RECIPES: Beet & Quinoa Burgers | Seaweed Nori Rolls
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