Compliments delight us all, be it for those lovely locks, or radiant skin. Indeed, it makes you gush all day. You can certainly fake great skin by layering foundations and concealers but there is no match to natural beauty. Even the best of serums, lotions and potions may fail to get you what a beauty diet can. Have a look at the ultimate beautifying foods to get you super shiny hair, flawless fair skin and a beautiful pearly white smile.
Flawless Skin
Every woman has an innate desire of perfectly smooth, beautiful skin, and yes we all dread signs of aging. To keep your skin youthful for years to come, pile on foods that are rich in vitamin C. This natural collagen booster retains your skin’s elasticity and suppleness, so that you celebrate youthful skin for long. Citrus fruits such as orange, lemon and sweet lime are good sources of vitamin C for you.
Gorgeous Hair
Fascinated by Rapunzel’s long tresses? Long lustrous manes need protein for healthy growth and you can find plenty of protein in lean meats like chicken, beans, lentils and milk. To add some shine to your hair, increase the intake of beta carotene. Foods such as pumpkin, spinach and carrots are loaded with this potent health essential.
Sparkling Eyes
Keep the spark alive in the windows to your soul with Beta Carotene. It is a great way to keep your beautiful eyes gleaming all day. This B-complex vitamin is important to keep your retina healthy. Carrots, red and yellow peppers are great sources of this vitamin.
Beautiful Nails
Brittle nails making you shy away from flaunting the hottest nail arts? Green leafy vegetables, sesame seeds and dry figs have opulent calcium to make your nails strong. Also include minerals such as silicon to prevent dull and brittle nails. Foods high in silicon are apples, peanuts and almonds.
Strong Teeth
To keep your pearly whites sparkling, you need to brush twice daily but to keep them strong and healthy; your diet plays a vital role. Include plenty of dairy products such as milk, cheese and yogurt. These calcium rich foods keep your teeth strong and prevent tooth decay.
Ensure these nutrients are well absorbed by drinking plenty of water. Also, remember not to skip healthy fats such as those from fish, lean meat, nuts and butter. This time, think twice before piling your drawer with cosmetics and enhance your beauty from inside out with healthy foods.
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