Nutrients for Healthy Skin (extracted from WebMD)

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Choose Foods That Are High in Antioxidants and Omega-3 Fatty Acids
Eating a healthy diet loaded with fruits and vegetables rich in antioxidants is good for your whole body, including your skin.

Antioxidants such as vitamins C, E, and A and beta-carotene can help reduce the damage caused by unstable molecules known as free radicals. These molecules can injure skin cells and cause signs of aging.

One of the best ways to increase your antioxidant intake, say dermatologists, is to eat a wide variety of fruits and vegetables.

"I recommend going for as much variety and color as possible in your diet," Day tells WebMD. "Try snacking on blueberries, strawberries, grapefruit, kale, spinach, and different kinds of peppers." Day also suggests adding a little tomato paste, which contains an antioxidant called lycopene, to stir-fried vegetables, brown rice, or quinoa.

It's also a good idea to stock your grocery cart with foods that are high in omega-3 fatty acids, including wild salmon, sardines, fortified eggs, and walnuts.

"Omega-3 fatty acids help keep the top, outer layer of the skin strong and intact so that external toxins and pollutants are kept out," says David E. Bank, MD, director of the Center for Dermatology, Cosmetic and Laser Surgery in Mount Kisco, N.Y., and assistant clinical professor of dermatology at Columbia University/New York-Presbyterian Hospital.
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The above info has been extracted from:
http://www.m.webmd.com/healthy-beauty/features/skin-nutrition

For the complete article, please visit the above web page "Nutrients for Healthy Skin", a WebMD Feature by Jen Uscher.