Diet for Glowing SKin

1.Get your carbs from whole grains like unpolished rice/brown rice, wholewheat bread and cereals.

2.Get your fibres from fruits and vegetables. Fibre eliminates toxins by encouraging regular bowel movement.

3.Balance your diet with quality protein that includes eggs, lean poultry meat, fish, tofu and unsweetened curd.

4.For fats, settle for oily fish and occasionally virgin olive oil.

DON'Ts:

1.Avoid refined and sugary foods such as white bread, confectionery or sweets.

2. Minimize dairy products except low-fat yoghurt or buttermilk. Go for soya milk instead of regular milk. Cut back on cheese and limit red meat to once a week.

3.Tea, coffee and alcohol are dehydrating and deplete valuable nutrients. Try not to drink more than cup of coffee or tea and one alcoholic drink per day.

Vitamins and Minerals for a healthy skin:

1.Vitamin A: It maintains the health of the outer skin surface.

2.Vitamin C: It protects skin from sun and environmental damage.

3.Vitamin E: It protects cell membranes.

4.Biotin: It is the single most important B vitamin for the skin. It forms the basis of skin, nail and hair cells.

Minerals:

1.Silica: It strengthens the connective tissues giving elasticity to the skin.

2.Zinc: It controls the production of oil in the skin.

3.Selenium: It protects the skin from UV ray damage and also imparts elasticity to the skin.

Besides these, drinking 1.5-2 litres of water everyday helps in flushing out toxins and keeps the skin hydrated.