Do you want truly fabulous skin? Glowing, vibrant, and, yes, younger-looking skin? Make sure you're drinking plenty of water and eating a healthy skin diet.
Everything you eat becomes a part of not only your inner being, but your outer being as well. The healthier the foods are that you consume, the better your skin will look.
The less attention we pay to eating a healthy skin diet, the more problems we may see cropping up with our skin. When your diet is missing healthy skin foods, even more serious skin problems can result. You may find yourself suddenly breaking out with acne, eczema and psoriasis. These skin conditions can be directly linked to diet. Paying attention to balanced nutrition is the best way to make sure you're eating a healthy skin diet. That said, as much as we may try to resist it, our skin does naturally age. Wrinkles and age spots are the inevitable result of time, but skin ageing may be sped up by overexposure to the sun and tanning beds, strong soaps, chemicals and poor nutrition.
With this in mind, a holistic approach is best. Treat your skin kindly and optimize your nutrition by eating antioxidant-rich fruit and vegetables, healthy fats and a varied and balanced diet. This should give optimal levels of the nutrients that are crucial for radiant skin, including beta carotene, vitamins C and E, zinc and selenium!
I’m excited to share this delicious detox salad because our skin is our largest organ and we should eat with this in mind! We are what we eat and this amazing salad had ingredients jam packed with nutrients that your skin will love!
Seriously Delicious Skin Detox Salad
All of these ingredients will bring nutrients, minerals and detoxifying benefits to your skin.
Red Cabbage
Red cabbage contains very high levels of vitamin A. This is extremely beneficial for skin health, keeping skin looking young, red cabbage protects the skin from sun damage too, and will help to maintain the elasticity of the skin.
Carrots
Did you know carrots can protect your skin from sun damage? That’s because carrots contain beta-carotene. The beta-carotene is amazing for protecting the skin from sun damage and wrinkles.
Red Beets
Another detoxifying superstar! Beets can purify the blood, eliminate toxins, protect us against free radicals and they can prevent cell damage helping your skin glow.
Cilantro
Cilantro is a major antioxidant, anti-fungal, and antiseptic that helps in clearing up your skin and keeping it smooth and glowing.
Almonds
Another antioxidant-rich ingredient. Almonds provide healthy fat, protect against oxidative stress, fight wrinkles and contribute to glowing skin.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup red cabbage,
- 1 medium carrot,
- 1 small beet,
- 1 handful of radishes
- 1 small endive,
- a handful of cilantro
- a handful of chopped raw almonds
Instructions
Combine all ingredients in a large bowl. Mix well.
For dressing: Mix lemon juice, a splash of raw apple cider vinegar, extra virgin olive oil, sea salt, and pepper. Pour over salad mixture.
I hope you enjoy this delicious detox salad recipe! You skin will thank you!