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If fruits and vegetables are the first things that come to mind when we say healthy food, you’re also a believer since time immemorial in the nutrient potency of these ingredients which take care of everything from everyday physical functions to intricate aspects like hair, skin and vital organs. Eating fruits that are usually rich in different vitamins and antioxidants, help flush toxins out of the body, keeping your skin looking healthy and glowing. Here are seven fruits to include in your daily diet, to ensure that your skin is bright and clear at all times.
Papaya
Papayas are naturally moisturising agents that hydrate the skin, especially when the pulp is applied on the face. Moreover, eating papaya that is rich in vitamins A,B and C, helps in easing constipation and keeping your digestion in-check, which is also necessary to maintain good skin health. Consuming the fruit as is or including a portion in your breakfast smoothies is the best way to consume the fruit, apart from using its pulp as a face mask.
Amla
Gooseberries are loaded with antioxidants and packed with vitamin C. Amla is an underrated fruit which doesn’t get enough credit for being one of the best-kept skincare secrets. It also boosts collagen production in the body, which helps maintain skin elasticity, thereby reversing or slowing down the ageing process. Enjoy 4-5 gooseberries at breakfast or simply make a pickle with it, to eat with roti or parathas.
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Mango
This king of seasonal fruits is fibre-rich and also rich in antioxidants and vitamins, like most other skin-friendly fruits. Mangoes, apart from containing vitamins A, C and E, also helps with healing wounds or inflammations, thereby reducing acne as well as giving the skin a radiant glow during the summers. Mangoes are enjoyed in various forms right from milkshakes, shrikhand, jams, etc. but it is best enjoyed sliced as is.
Pomegranate
If you find yourself out in the sun a lot, pomegranates are an excellent way to protect your skin from sun damage. The fruit is packed with folates and minerals, apart from having contents of vitamins C and K. Pomegranates are great to prevent UV damage and skin pigmentation, making the skin feel young and supple, while also reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Enjoy the fruit by adding it to salads, raita, desserts and smoothies.
Apple
The antioxidants present in apple peels are the best anti-aging ingredient while also reducing the chances of free radicals floating within the body. Eating an apple or two also has anti-aging effects on the skin and it also reduces oxidative stress. Grate some apple into your bowl of oatmeal at breakfast or simply enjoy biting into a whole apple during your evening snack hour.
Cherries
Cherries are a skin-friendly wonder fruit that benefits skin health greatly due to being loaded with vitamins A, C and K. Consuming cherries in a wide array of smoothies, desserts or even snacking on a portion of cherries as it is, is a great way to incorporate the anti-inflammatory fruit in your diet. Cherries also act as a barrier to skin damage, greatly reducing the effects on skin due to external factors.
Grapes
Grapes contain a substance called resveratrol that is excellent to protect the skin against damage in the sun. The seed extracts also have skin rejuvenating and hydrating properties, keeping the skin hydrated and preventing dryness. Enjoying a bunch of grapes as it is or adding it to cakes and custards is the best way to make the most of this seasonal fruit. You could also crush a few grapes and apply the pulp on your face before you wash it off, for an instant glow.
