procyanidins, which counter skin dam- age and help protect it while stimulat- ing cellular growth and renewal. Dark chocolate offers the most beautifying benefits per bite, so look for 65 percent or higher cocoa content, and keep the portions small to mindfully manage calorie and fat intake.
Cruciferous Vegetables: The crucifer family— including cabbage, broccoli, kale and radishes— is loaded with skin-beautifying compounds. Ac- cording to studies by the National Academy of Sciences, its sulfur-containing phytonutrients boost the body’s natural detoxification enzymes to combat and repair damage to skin. Low in calories, these mineral- dense and antioxidant-rich veggies are packed with carotenoid antioxidants, which help neutralize carcinogens and oxidative stress on skin, reduce inflam- mation and bolster immune response. They also contain isothiacyanates, which research published by The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition shows, spe- cifically guard against breast cancer.
Dark Leafy Greens: Dark leafy vegetables, such as collard greens, pars- ley, spinach and Swiss chard, offer more nutrients with fewer calories than any other food. Like cruciferous veggies, they’re packed with carotenoid antioxidants. Green veggies are also an excellent source of vita- mins A and C, which the body needs to produce and regulate the sebum in our skin and hair follicles for healthy, well-conditioned skin and a supple complexion.
Green Tea: Green tea is infused with a potent portfolio of age-defying an- tioxidants. Because green tea is minimally processed, of all the teas, it offers the
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most antioxidant polyphenols, includ- ing a specific catechin believed to in- hibit cancer and also beautify the skin.
, for glowing skin; plus they have the unique ergosterol, which converts into vitamin D2
in the body to sup-
port healthy skin cell metabolism and growth. Look for sea veggies arame, dulse, hijiki, nori and wakame for a concentrated source of age-defying nutrition.
Omega Oils: Healthy oils, including omega fatty acids, grow and nourish healthy, glowing skin, strong nails and lustrous hair. They act as a conditioner for skin, maintaining and supporting healthy, flexible, strong cell membranes to ensure that nutrients can enter cells and waste can be removed.
Macro-algae: Ocean-growing seaweed (macro- algae) contains more minerals and trace minerals than any other food, ac- cording to research published by Food Chemistry—10 to 20 times more than many land vegetables. Long prized for their beautifying effects on skin and hair, sea vegetables are an abundant source of antioxidant vitamins A, C and E, as well as B-complex vitamins, including B12
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