Eat Your Way to Looking Gorgeous
This article is brought to you by my good friend, Vicky, who is very well known for her Belo brand of beauty and aesthetics. Enjoy!
Everyone wants to look effortlessly beautiful every day. We know this is not an easy task, but we also know it is not impossible. So where do we start? We start by changing the food we eat. It’s about time we incorporate top beauty-enhancing food in our menus because looking good and feeling good, all starts with eating well.
BREAKFAST: EGGS AND TOMATOES
LUNCH: SALMON AND YOGURT
If there’s a People’s Choice award for beauty food, salmon would definitely be it. Aside from being tasty, this fish is rich in Omega-3 which has anti-inflammatory compounds that helps slow down the aging process. So when you regularly take food packed with Omega-3, you’ll notice your skin will start looking healthy.
No doubt, yogurt would always be in the list of the top 10 favorite beauty foods. It’s packed with amino acids which promote collagen production. Collagen—as we all know, is crucial to healthy skin because it helps the skin become smoother, firmer, and more supple. Also, yogurt is rich in protein which supplies the foundation of having great skin, hair, and nails. No wonder the Greeks are so into it.
DINNER: SEA BASS
Let’s incorporate more seafood in your menu, shall we? Sea bass, like salmon, is enriched with protein, Omega 3, and vitamins which are not only good for the health but also good for the skin. Increasing your intake of protein and Omega 3 protects your skin from harmful UV rays. Also as mentioned earlier, it helps in preventing signs of aging such as fine lines and wrinkles.
Please take note that salmon and sea bass are not the only seafood you can incorporate in your beauty food menu. Any cold-water fish will do. This means the fish should be caught from a cold-climate because cold-water fish, as I mentioned, are high in omega-3 fatty acids and low in mercury. Omega 3 has anti-inflammatory properties that are beneficial for the skin. It can help reduce flare ups and keep your skin healthy. Some examples of cold-water fish are salmon, mackerel, anchovies, and sardines. As for drinks, you can try salabat or fresh ginger tea. It has cucurmin which is also anti-inflammatory.
If you’re the type who’s not yet ready for big changes but are willing to take baby steps, try adding radish (as a side dish) to your every meal. Japanese are crazy about radish because it’s high in fiber and full of antioxidants. It helps your body fight free radicals and lessens the accumulation of toxins. No wonder the Japanese have really good skin.
Speaking of good skin, Koreans also have one of the best skin textures. Why? It’s mostly because they consume a lot of kimchi. Kimchi is considered as one of the healthiest foods in the world. It contains enzymes, b vitamins, probiotic strains, antioxidants, as well as Omega 3 fatty acids. Aside from making the skin better, it also helps in weight loss. So, if you want to have Korean skin, you should try adding kimchi in your menus.
There you have it—a beauty meal plan to help you look effortlessly beautiful every day. Because you know what they say, beauty starts from the inside out. Of course, there are other beauty-enhancing foods that you can replace your current meal plan with. Some of which include oysters, avocado, carrots, almonds, berries, chickpeas, and green tea. But for now, you can start with these simple meal plans. Always remember, you are what you eat. So if you want to look gorgeous 24/7, start by eating your way to it.