
One secret of beautiful skin, hair, nails and teeth lies way below the surface, says nutritionist Lisa Drayer, RD. in her recent book, The Beauty Diet, she explains why certain foods “enhance your appearance from the inside out.” The top ten:
- Blueberries: these are bursting with antioxidants that ward off aging and inflammation.
- Wild salmon: its omega-3 fatty acids help fight inflammation that causes wrinkles and acne.
- Low-fat yogurt: its calcium promotes strong nails and teeth.
- Oysters: selenium and zinc keep skin firm.
- Kiwi its high level of vitamin c enhances collagen production and keeps gums healthy.
- Sweet potatoes Full of beta-carotene, these (not yams) help ward off wrinkles.
- Spinach: this veggie has skin-loving nutrients like vitamins A, C and E and zinc, as well as lutein to keep eyes bright.
- Tomato paste: the lycopene concentrated in this paste may protect against sunburn.
- Walnuts: like wild salmon, these contain omega-3s, plus copper to enhance hair color.
- Dark chocolate: the cocoa flavanols improve blood flow to the skin and increase hydration.



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