Best Fall Foods for Your Skin
Fall is the time to recoup your skin from all that summer sun, as well as prepare it for the winter elements to come — cold weather + central heating especially!
Not only should you be switching to a richer skincare routine (creamier cleansers + heavier moisturizers) but you should also be eating certain foods to take care of your skin from the inside out. Fall is the time for healthy fats for hydration + selenium (antioxidant) + vitamins A, C + E for post-summer sun damage. And if you can consume foods that keep your immune system up, that’s a bonus!!
So, here are the organic foods that do all THREE of these things, native to this Fall season of course.
APPLES
✖️ Quercetin, a powerful anti-aging compound, found in apple skin to help offset UV damage
✖️ Copper to produce melanin, so your skin stays protected from the sun
✖️ Vitamin C to produce collagen to brighten your complexion + boost your immune system
BEEF
✖️ Iron + protein to keep your skin lustrous + your hair thick, especially after our periods when our bodies will crave the iron it just lost
✖️ Vitamin B to aid in cell regeneration (+ improve mood!)
* Grass fed beef only Babes
BROWN RICE
✖️ Nutrient-rich outer layer translates to being a Low-Glycemic superfood (meaning it releases its energy slowly in your body) which is better for your skin + metabolism because sugar spikes cause your body + skin to age faster
✖️ Fiber to keep your digestive track clear so your body + skin can easily absorb nutrients + vitamins
* White rice will cause sugar spikes
CHICKEN
✖️ Selenium to repair sun damage, including pigmentation
✖️ Tryptophan to produce serotonin in the brain to combat stress, which is always bad for your skin, + to help you sleep, which is always good for your skin
✖️ Potassium to keep your blood pressure at bay, in turn combating stress + keeping your skin healthy
* Be sure that your chicken is organic, otherwise it will probably be full of hormones that are terrible for your skin
CHICKPEA
✖️ Low-glycemic HERO: protein + fiber to release energy slowly, resulting in less sugar peaks. Insulin spikes can cause hormonal changes + inflammation, which causes acne or ‘angry’ skin
CHILE
✖️ Capaicin (the spiciness) to lower inflammation, keeping your complexion looking fresh + uncongested
COCONUT WATER
✖️ Vitamins C + B to give that glow
✖️ Diuretic to regulate blood sugar + eliminate toxins, which always promotes clear skin
✖️ Nutrients to aid cell growth for a youthful complexion
✖️ Phytochemicals to regulate the body’s pH levels for less breakouts
✖️ One of the most hydrating foods you can ingest for moisturized skin from the inside out
* No cartons here. Refrigerated bottles only
DATES
✖️ Natural sweetener with less blood sugar impact, which is better for your skin
✖️ Vitamin C for collagen production + brighter skin
✖️ Vitamin B for repairing + strengthening skin cells
* Add ONE date to anything + it’ll be instantly sweeter. But ONE date is all you need
GARLIC
✖️ Allicon, a natural chemical, to ward off skin infections
✖️ Sulfur to keep your skin’s structure strong
✖️ Antibiotic + antifungal properties to purify your blood, boost circulation + improve immune system
GHEE
✖️ Nutrients to decrease inflammation + protect your skin from conditions like eczema
✖️ Vitamins to increase the luster of your skin + hair + to reduce under-eye shadows
GINGER
✖️ Antioxidants to reduce inflammation, fight off acne-causing bacteria + unclog pores, which restores your skin’s radiance
GREEK YOGURT
✖️ Probiotics to keep your skin clear
✖️ All 9 essential amino acids to produce new skin cells to keep your skin smooth
* Can also be used directly on the skin to calm inflammation + treat blemishes
* If you’re lactose intolerant, be careful
KALE
✖️ Vitamin K to strengthen your blood
✖️ Anti-inflammatory to reduce bloating of your face + redness of your skin
✖️ Lutein + Zeaxanthin to protect from free radical damage (like an internal sunscreen)
✖️ Omega-3 Fatty Acid to keep your skin supple, nourished + hydrated
LEMON
✖️ Vitamin C to brighten your skin + produce collagen
✖️ Stimulates the liver to flush out toxins, which also detoxes your skin
PINE NUT
✖️ Selenium, Lutein + Vitamins A, B, C, E + K to fight free radical chain reactions, in turn fighting the signs of aging to keep your skin supple with good elasticity
✖️ Anti-inflammatory to help address skin conditions like acne
PUMPKIN
✖️ Carotenoids to promote a glowing healthy complexion + reverse UV damage
✖️ Vitamin C to brighten your skin
✖️ B Vitamins to oxygenate your skin
✖️ Minerals to repair + replenish your skin
SARDINE
✖️ Omega-3’s to produce collagen, keeping your skin plump
✖️ Nutrients to decrease sebum production + to reduce congestion in your skin
✖️ Selenium to help reverse sun damage + to further protect your skin from UV rays
WALNUT
✖️ Anti-inflammatory to combat any ‘angry’ skin condition by targeting the infection in your skin’s sebaceous glands
✖️ Selenium to protect your skin from UV exposure + treat sun damage
✖️ Omega-3 Fatty Acids to soften + plump your skin
So now that you know what to pick up at the market, Happy Eating, Happy Fall! I’ll be getting creative with these foods + would love to see what you cook up — tag me in your food photos pretty please + let me know if you see a difference in your skin. Let’s Get Glowing X
