For clear, youthful skin… Foods that are better than cosmetics

Good skin makes you look healthy and youthful. That's why we pay attention to skin care. Food also has a significant impact on your skin. Eating too many sweet or salty foods, like snacks, can cause stomach upset and skin problems.

 

These foods impair digestion and disrupt the balance of gut bacteria, leading to skin problems like rashes and pimples. On the other hand, some foods are even more beneficial to the skin than cosmetics. Based on data from the American portal site Yahoo.com, we've compiled a list of foods that promote youthful, clear skin.

 

yogurt

 

Yogurt, a synonym for gut-healthy food, supplies beneficial bacteria. Beneficial bacteria are essential for fighting off harmful bacteria and maintaining gut health. Low-fat, sugar-free yogurt is ideal. Eating this type of yogurt daily reduces inflammation and improves gut health. This, in turn, can lead to clearer skin.

Apple cider vinegar

 

Apple cider vinegar is made by grinding whole apples and allowing them to naturally ferment. The cider vinegar contains the natural precipitate, which is formed by the combination of fermentation bacteria and enzymes. It is known to lower blood sugar levels and have detoxifying effects.

Apple cider vinegar also helps manage intestinal inflammation. It also inhibits the growth of candida, a yeast that causes skin problems like acne and eczema. Sprinkle it on salads with oil. You can also drink a tablespoon daily mixed with water.

 

 

salmon

 

It contains astaxanthin, a red antioxidant. This ingredient has the ability to combat free radicals that cause skin aging by damaging cell membranes and DNA. Studies have shown that eating salmon once every five days can prevent actinic keratosis, a precursor to skin cancer.

 

 

sweet potato

 

It's rich in beta-carotene. Beta-carotene helps prevent dryness by balancing skin acidity. It also improves keratinization, leaving skin smooth.

 

 

citrus fruits

 

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

 

 

green leafy vegetables

 

Leafy greens like spinach and kale are rich in lutein, which helps prevent sun-induced inflammation and wrinkles.

 

 

tomato

 

Lycopene, abundant in tomatoes, acts like a sunscreen, protecting the skin from sunlight. Eating tomatoes with olive oil maximizes lycopene absorption.

 

 

dandelion tea

 

Poor liver health can also lead to skin problems. Just as the intestines digest food, the liver processes and metabolizes various hormones and toxins. Experts recommend drinking dandelion tea in such cases, brewed from dandelion petals.

Experts say, “If you enjoy drinking dandelion tea, it will cleanse your liver and skin, and improve your mood.” However, dandelion is good for your health.

 

Because dandelions are naturally cold, those who are naturally cold or prone to coldness may experience side effects such as diarrhea or abdominal pain. Dandelions may also interact with medications such as high blood pressure and diabetes medications, diuretics, and antibiotics, so consult a doctor before consuming.

 

 

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