NUTRITION
Skin nutrition
BY CHARLYN FARGO Creators Syndicate
Can what you eat really improve your skin? Absolutely. And despite the marketing, it’s much better to feed our skin from the inside (from food) than to slather on moisturizers and peels with the same nutrients. Think about this: We have 19
million cells per inch of skin. Our skin is the body’s first line of defense, a barrier that blocks other organs from environmental hazards. And like all organs, the skin needs nutrients to stay strong and do its job. There is no single nutrient that
can maintain healthy skin. We need a balanced diet composed of a colorful variety of fruits and vegetables, lean meats, olive oil, nuts and seeds. All are important for skin health. Start with vitamin A. The beta carotene in vitamin A plays an
important role in repairing skin tissue and replacing cells that contribute to the structure of the skin. It can help prevent dry, rough skin, a sign of deficiency. Choose foods that are orange and red – cantaloupe, carrots, pumpkin, squash, sweet potato, tomatoes and red bell peppers. Add vitamin E. It absorbs energy from ultraviolet light and helps prevent sun damage. It also helps with inflammation in the skin. Snack on almonds, asparagus, avocado, greens, mango, peanuts, pumpkin and spinach. Vitamin C can also help your skin health. It’s a powerful antioxidant that protects skin cells by warding off free radicals from UV rays. It’s needed for collagen synthesis wound healing. The best sources are berries,
Taking orders for Black Angus Beef Pasture raised on family farm
Delicious!
1/4’s or 1/2’s
3
$ 75 lb
Hanging weight
- Also available Grass-fed Black Angus
Ground Beef $ 00
4
in 1
lb
1/2
pkgs
lb
WE’RE OPEN! HOURS Mon-Sat: 8am - 8pm Sun: 8am - 2pm
Call Louis at 218-391-0856
INDOOR + OUTDOOR DINING DRIVE-THRU AVAILABLE FOR TAKE-OUT ORDERS
CONTACT 1902 E 8th St 218.724.6811
For menus visit astccc.net | Follow us on Facebook & Instagram!
22 July 30, 2020 DuluthReader.com
