Good skin makes you look healthy and youthful. That's why people pay attention to skin care. Food also has a significant impact on the skin. Eating a lot of sweet or salty snacks can cause stomach discomfort and skin problems.

 

Foods like these impair digestive function and disturb the balance of gut bacteria, leading to skin troubles such as rashes and pimples. On the other hand, there are foods that have better effects on the skin than cosmetics. Based on information from the American portal 'Yahoo.com,' a list of foods that create youthful and clear skin has been compiled.

 

Yogurt

 

Yogurt, the epitome of foods good for the intestines, supplies beneficial bacteria, or probiotics. These beneficial bacteria are essential for fighting off harmful bacteria and maintaining a healthy gut. Low-fat yogurt without added sugars is recommended. Eating such yogurt daily helps reduce inflammation and soothes the intestines. As a result, the skin also becomes clearer.

Apple Cider Vinegar

 

Apple cider vinegar is made by grinding whole apples and naturally fermenting them. The sediment seen in apple cider vinegar, called "chomo," is formed by the combination of fermentation bacteria and enzymes, and it is known to lower blood sugar levels and have detoxifying effects.

This apple cider vinegar also helps to manage intestinal inflammation. Apple cider vinegar also prevents the proliferation of Candida bacteria, which cause skin troubles such as acne and eczema. When making a salad, sprinkle apple cider vinegar along with oil. It is also good to dilute one tablespoon in water and drink it daily.

 

 

Salmon

 

It contains astaxanthin, a red antioxidant. This ingredient has the ability to combat harmful oxygen that causes skin aging by damaging cell membranes and DNA. According to research, eating salmon once every five days can prevent actinic keratosis, a precursor to skin cancer.

 

 

Sweet potato

 

It is rich in beta-carotene. Beta-carotene helps prevent skin dryness by balancing the skin's acidity level. It also improves keratinization of the skin, resulting in smooth skin.

 

 

Citrus fruits

 

Citrus fruits such as tangerines, oranges, and lemons are rich in vitamin C, which is essential for producing collagen, a key factor in keeping the skin youthful. They also contain bioflavonoids that protect the skin from ultraviolet rays and prevent cell death.

 

 

Green leafy vegetables

 

Leafy greens such as spinach and kale contain a high amount of lutein. This ingredient helps prevent inflammation and wrinkles caused by sunlight on the skin.

 

 

Tomato

 

Rich in lycopene, tomatoes act like a sunscreen that protects the skin from sunlight. Eating tomatoes with olive oil allows for maximum absorption of lycopene.

 

 

Dandelion tea

 

If liver health is poor, skin problems can also occur. This is because the liver processes and metabolizes various hormones and toxins, just as the intestines digest food. Experts recommend drinking dandelion tea in such cases. Dandelion tea is made by infusing dandelion petals.

Experts say that drinking dandelion tea regularly can improve liver health, clear up skin, and boost mood. However, dandelion is a...

 

Since it has a cold nature, it may cause side effects such as diarrhea or abdominal pain in people who are usually cold or have a cold constitution. Additionally, dandelion can interact with medications such as antihypertensives, diabetes medications, diuretics, and antibiotics, so it should be consumed after consulting a doctor.

 

 

Kwon Soon-il Reporter (kstt77@kormedi.com)