Here’s what to eat for healthier skin

Blueberries aren't the only thing on the menu!

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Today's Ingredients It's easy to dismiss skin health as a vanity issue, but taking care of your body's largest organ (yes, your skin is an organ!) is about much more than what's visible on the outside. Your skin does so much every day. It helps regulate your body temperature, protects against dehydration, and allows you to experience the sensation of touch, among other important functions. As with every other organ, treating your skin well can help it stay strong and healthy as you age. And the right care goes beyond what you slather on the surface — it involves your diet too. Below, a registered dietitian at Healthline, Kelli McGrane, gives us the 411 on eating for healthy skin.   • Food to live well: What to eat — and limit — with IBS   • News to know: How can protein pacing help you lose weight?   • Exercises to try: These 8 fascia-stretching exercises are a serious health flex Eat up! Ginger Wojcik Newsletter Editor, Healthline   Written by Ginger Wojcik June 13, 2024 • 3 min read Let's Ask the Dietitian Q: How much does your diet affect the look and health of your skin? A: The short answer: a lot! Just like your brain or liver, your skin is an organ that needs certain nutrients to keep it functioning at its best. Several nutrients and compounds, like beta carotene, zinc, antioxidants (hello, resveratrol!), and vitamins E and C, play key roles in skin health — from reducing signs of aging to protecting your skin from sun exposure to producing collagen, a protein that's responsible for maintaining the structure of your skin. A skin-healthy diet might include: salmon and fatty fish sunflower seeds olive oil tomatoes green tea red bell peppers carrots leafy green veggies Of course, what you eat can also negatively affect your skin. For example, diets high in added sugar may increase your risk for inflammatory skin conditions, such as acne, and possibly speed up the skin aging process. Still, keep in mind that while certain foods are particularly high in nutrients that are beneficial for skin health, what's most important is your overall diet. In other words, eating a big bowl of blueberries isn't going to make up for a diet that's otherwise high in ultra-processed foods and low in minimally processed, plant-based ones. Lastly, as with most things health-related, diet is just one piece of the equation. Habits like wearing sunscreen daily; using serums, creams, and exfoliants; not smoking; and getting your beauty rest will all help your skin stay healthy and glowing for the long term. Kelli McGrane, Registered Dietitian Want to learn more about food, diets, cooking, or some other nutrition subject? Let us know at nutritionedition@healthline.com and we'll look into it for you! (Heads up, we may use your response in an upcoming newsletter.) Kitchen Kit Your skin's best friend       Vital Proteins Collagen Peptides Powder The strength and structure of your skin depend largely on the protein collagen. Some research suggests that taking collagen supplements can help your body produce more of it and improve the health of your skin. Collagen peptides are a broken-down form that's easier for your body to absorb. This powder from Vital Proteins is made from the hides of grass-fed, pasture-raised cows. SHOP NOW Every product we recommend has gone through either Healthline's or Optum Store's vetting processes. If you buy through links on this page, we may receive a small commission or other tangible benefit. Healthline has sole editorial control over this newsletter. Potential uses for the products listed here are not health claims made by the manufacturers. Healthline and Optum Store are owned by RVO Health.       the takeout What we're digesting 😴 7 strategies to help you stay awake during the day. Get a handle on daytime sleepiness. 🫧 What's causing my abdominal pain and burping? We'll help you narrow down the possibilities. 🥬 14 foods that are super high in antioxidants. There are some goodies here. 🏋️ How to boost testosterone — naturally. Plus, signs your levels may be in an unhealthy zone. Thanks for reading, friends! I'm off to the beach. Until next time, Take care of yourself, and we'll see you again soon!   This edition was powered by salmon fillets.

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