Hello, wonderful readers!
In this video, I highlight the top foods to reduce if you’re aiming for radiant, glowing skin. Cutting these foods not only boosts your skin health but also offers numerous benefits like increased energy from improved digestion.
Video not found
After watching the video, you’ve learned about foods that can increase inflammation, hindering your quest for beautiful skin. Now, let’s dive into adding anti-inflammatory foods to your diet.
1. Blueberries, blackberries, and strawberries: These dark berries are packed with anti-inflammatory vitamin C, which is fantastic for skin health. It helps reduce inflammation and acts as an antioxidant, protecting your skin and preventing premature wrinkles. Plus, it keeps blood vessels healthy. I prefer vitamin C from whole foods rather than supplements because of the additional nutrients that enhance absorption at the cellular level. So, enjoy the berries instead of megadosing with supplements.
2. Dark Leafy Greens: Kale, arugula, spinach, and dark green or purple lettuce are rich in alkaline nutrients like calcium and magnesium, which have an alkalizing effect on the body. These greens also contain anti-inflammatory carotenoids. Whether you juice them, eat them raw, or add them to a smoothie or stir-fry, you’ll see a noticeable improvement in your skin’s moisture, glow, and reduced redness after a few weeks.
3. Fermented Foods: Include kefir, miso, kombucha, and fermented vegetables like authentic pickles (not typical store-bought ones) and sauerkraut in your diet. If you have no dairy sensitivities, kefir is especially beneficial as it’s high in good bacteria. Opt for organic and plain varieties to avoid excess sugar. Fermented foods are excellent sources of good bacteria, helping build immunity and control infections that can cause inflammation and skin issues.
4. Hemp Seeds and Hemp Oil: These Canadian superfoods are not only tasty but highly nutritious. They are full of anti-inflammatory nutrients like omega-3 fatty acids (ALA) and gamma-linoleic acid (GLA). Look for unrefined organic oils. I enjoy hemp seeds sprinkled on salads, crackers, or toast, and they work great in guacamole. Hemp oil makes a delightful salad dressing but isn’t for cooking.
Firm believer in blueberries, blackberries, and strawberries – great post, Joy!
Thanks, Joy 🙂
[…] Dark leafy greens like spinach are rich in protein, alkalizing nutrients, and anti-inflammatory carotenoids (Source: JoyousHealth). […]
I love your website! Really helpful tips. I have a question: What do you think about soy milk?
I don’t recommend soy milk. For more details, check out this post: [Link to Joyous Health blog]
Could lactose-free cow’s milk be used instead of switching to nut milk?
Hi Anna, we still advise against lactose-free milk since the proteins and casein, despite being lactose-free, might still cause inflammation. We recommend alternatives like coconut or almond milk. Rachel – Joyous Health Team
