Want to keep your complexion smooth and youthful? Take a look at your
plate. What you leave off of your plate is sometimes just as important
as the food you’re putting on your plate when it comes to nutrients that
can affect your complexion. Put your best face forward (and improve
your health) by keeping these to a minimum (remember that classic
motto... moderation):
Sugar—Sweets and refined carbs raise glucose levels,
which increases advanced glycation end products, which in turn
interferes with the repair of collagen and elastin, a protein that
allows skin to retain its shape.
Saturated Fat—Not all saturated fatty acids are created equal (see coconut oil),
but experts say that eating a lot of saturated fat coming from marbled
meats and full-fat dairy products can induce skin-aging inflammation.
Alcohol—With the exception of resveratrol-delivering
red wine, alcohol can take a toll on your skin. It dries out skin and
when metabolized in the liver, it creates skin’s enemy: free radicals.
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