Eat Your Way to Beauty

Are all those creams and treatments not giving you the glow you’re after? The answer could be as simple as your diet. Our outer radiance reflects our internal health and the foods we eat either enhance or take away from our looks. Learn what to put in your body to help your skin, hair, nails and eyes look their vibrant best!


Healthy diet = healthy skin Our skin is not just a wrapping but an integral part of our body and is directly affected by what we eat. Nutrient-rich fruits and vegetables enhance the health of our skin while processed and convenience foods, meats and dairy products clog, compromise and congest our complexion. We detox via our skin What goes in must come out and our skin is an important channel of detoxification. Filling our body with rubbish overwhelms other channels of elimination and the wastes are expelled through our skin causing acne, eczema and blocked pores. Ugly foods Meats and dairy products, damaged fats and all processed foods produce large amounts of toxic waste products which must be removed, compromising skin health. All forms of sugar and cigarette smoking also damage our complexion. Improve elimination to look your best One of the best ways of enhancing skin health is improving our other channels of elimination. Getting our bowels moving and flushing our kidneys cleanses our entire body and this is reflected in our skin. A diet rich in fiber and water is the best way to achieve this. Drink for beauty Water fills all our cells and most people do not drink enough every day. A raisin is a dehydrated grape and a dehydrated skin cell can look pretty similar! Drink at least 2 liters per day to enhance cellular cleansing, plump up your cells and reduce wrinkles. Avoid alcohol, coffee and sodas as these are diuretics and increase dehydration. Raw nutrients For a glowing vibrant complexion you can’t beat raw fruit, vegetables and their juices. These are rich in vitamins, minerals, phytonutrients and enzymes, which are vital for skin health but are destroyed or damaged by heat when cooked. Their high fluid content also boosts water intake. Eating a diet high in raw fruits and vegetables can preserve or restore skin tone, elasticity and a healthy glow. Vibrant skin starts with vibrant cells Essential amino and fatty acids form our cell membranes so getting enough of them from good quality sources is of the utmost importance. These are best found in raw nuts, seeds, and many vegetables. Note that they are also heat sensitive and cooking damages their integrity and that of our cells. Strong hair and nails Our hair and nails are mainly made of protein and minerals that contribute to their strength and sheen. Our body views hair and nail health as a low priority since they are external and not vital for survival. Their vitality is thus a good barometer of our internal state, and weak hair and nails are early signs that general health is starting to fade. Nuts and seeds provide high quality protein and fatty acids while zinc, sulfur and silica contribute to their strength and shine. Sparkling eyes Eyes are the windows to our internal well-being. The health and shine of our eyes is a barometer of our entire health, and can be determined using the science of iridology. Iridologists can identify the vitality of different parts of the body via neural connections reflected in the iris. A light and vibrant diet will give you shiny whites and sparkling clear irises. Key nutrients and their sources Vitamin C: vital in collagen formation and skin elasticity. Good sources are kiwi, berries, citrus and parsley. Zinc: also necessary for collagen formation and may prevent hair graying. Found in pumpkin seeds and ginger root. Sulfur: helps build all connective tissue. Cabbage, broccoli, garlic and onions are rich sources. Silica: helps maintain skin elasticity, builds strong bones, healthy nails and glossy hair. Found in cucumbers, tomatoes, bell peppers and oats. Magnesium: controls pumps in our cell membranes which help flush wastes and relieve water retention caused by excess salt and other toxins. Green leafy vegetables are a great source. Beta carotene: protects against oxidative damage and sunburn. Carrots and green leafy vegetables are good sources. Vitamin E: a fat soluble antioxidant, it helps protect cell membranes. Found in olives, avocados, nuts and seeds and also green vegetables. Essential fatty acids: an important component of all cell membranes. Key in maintaining elasticity of our skin, balancing its natural oils and giving it a healthy glow. Trade in poor dietary habits for healthier ones and watch your skin, hair and eyes glow. Eating your way to beauty will not only help you feel great, but look great too! Related articles: You Are What You Eat, Slim for Life