What you put in your body is just as important as what you put on it. But exactly what food is best for under-eye puffiness or keeping your complexion clear? Here is a quick guide to a few super foods and their scientifically-proven beauty benefits.
Kombucha
I've been dabbling with Kombucha since my junior year of college when one of my uber-health-conscious friends told me it was the absolute best substance you could put in your body—a guaranteed energy elixir without insane amounts of caffeine. My interest was immediately piqued. The fermented drink works wonders for your immune system ( I always feel better after drinking it.), and improves liver and kidney function. And nothing says beautiful body like a healthy body.
Walnuts
Eating a handful of walnuts everyday can soften your skin's texture and prevent signs of aging. It's that easy. No cooking, boiling, baking, or preparing necessary. Raw walnuts contain omega-3 essential fatty acids, which help to improve skin's elasticity and fight inflammation. In turn, walnuts also contain Vitamin B, which help reduce stress levels and prevent those pesky stress-related wrinkles and fine lines.
Phyto-estrogens
Specifically geared towards women's hormonal balance, phyto-estrogens are found in plants and mimic the female sex hormone, estrogen. According to the US National Library of Medicine, recent research suggests that keeping a diet balanced with phyto-estrogens like soy-bean products, fruits, vegetables and flax seed, is essential to maintaining hormonal health as well as preventing diseases like cancer and osteoporosis.
Leafy Greens
Dark circles and puffiness under your eyes can be caused by several factors. But if you're getting enough beauty sleep and don't suffer from allergies, your diet may be to blame. Make sure you're taking in ample amounts of Vitamin K and B12. Leafy greens are the best foods to fight against dark circles and contain the antioxidants needed to keep the purple and puffiness away. Another factor to keep in mind: A diet high in salt can also cause dark circles and under eye puffiness. Excess salt can impair circulation causing the blue/purple color below your eyes. Moral of the story: less salt, more green.
Salmon
Keep your hair healthy with a diet rich in salmon. Packed with protein, Vitamin D and, most importantly, omega-3 fatty acids, salmon gives your body those fatty acids your body can't make on its own. Not only does the omega-3 found in salmon help strengthen your hair, but it's also found in the cell membranes of your scalp and natural oils that keep your scalp hydrated.
