Want smoother skin?
Try adding the potent antioxidant EGCG, it does all kinds of good things for the skin!
1.) EGCG slows the inflammatory chemicals involved in acne and sun-related skin aging
2.) Helps to prevent skin cancer, by attacking tumor cells!
3.) Relieves stress with L-thiamine, a tension releasing amino acid, which will keep collagen fibers intact longer. This is found in green teas.
A top pick for green tea is Hojicha Green Tea!
True green and black teas are a great source of EGCG, try drinking 4-6 cups daily!
Vitamin A is also essential when thinking of your skins health!
Why Vitamin A??
Vitamin A supports skin-cell turnover, which helps your skin to look younger and feel smoother!
Without enough A your skin will become scaly, dry, and tough.
Try dark green veggies for a dose of Vitamin A!
My top green veggies are: spinach, turnip greens, and broccoli.
For a fun way to get your vitamin A try blending 3 cups spinach, frozen mangos, and ¼ cup OJ! This is a yummy drink full of vitamin A
Omega-3 Fatty Acids:
What are they? And why are they good for your skin?
1. Omega-3s are anti-inflammatory, inflammation is now considered one of the top skin agers!
2. Omega-3s also help protect against sunburn by enhancing your sunscreen’s SPF
3. Most people get their Omega-3s from fish, which is a protein. Protein has great restorative powers! It is essential to build and repair skin cells and in making hormones and enzymes that help keep skin glowing!
My favorite Omega-3 fish are:
Salmon, Trout, Pacific Herring, Atlantic Mackerel, Sardines, and most Shellfish
Try a fish dish twice a week and see the benefits of Omega-3s!!
