#31: Foods for a Glowing Complexion!

I have many people asking me what I do/eat/apply to get such great complexion

if there is any secrets or miracle products etc.

my reply is NOOOO

because simply,

"Good Skin is All in What You Eat"

On a typical day, I only do simply cleansing at night when I get home

and apply a lil moisturizer after my morning shower before applying makeup

i think makeup applies much more smoothly this way :)

So how does our diet affect our complexion?

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While a slightly acidic pH level is best externally, the body's internal pH should be mildly alkaline 

Too much acid bombarding your innards can lead to skin sagging and gauntness

Unfortunately, most people eat a diet consisting of 80 percent acid-forming foods and just 20 percent alkaline The ultimate goal here is to aim for a 50-50 balance

FOODS TO EAT:

1. Dark-green leafy veggies like kale and spinach: Nothing neutralizes acid like minerals

2. Citrus fruit: Tasting acidic is very different from being acid-forming. 

Lemons and limes are alkaline producers

sometimes i eat the orange peels raw as well, I feel my skin tighten up the next morning

recommend navel oranges if you want to try eating some...as it's not to everyone's preference

if you're willing to try, please wash it well & eat together with the flesh! 

then it won't taste as bitter!  (:

3. Low glycemic fruit: Nutrient-rich berries and apples top the list

the glycemic index/GI measures how fast the sugar from foods are absorbed into the bloodstream lower the better!!

4. Nuts and seeds: Load up on almonds, walnuts, pecans, pumpkin seeds, and sunflower seeds

Just make sure they're raw, since roasting depletes the healthy omega-3 fatty oils

5. Foods rich in beta-carotene [the thing that give foods that orange colour]

such as Papayas, carrots, pumpkins

ALL MY FAVORITES

I use to eat papayas and pumpkins every single day, no kidding

till i turn slightly yellowish so I reduced my intake :X

another tip: don't just throw away the papaya peels! and no I'm not suggesting you to eat them,

just rub the insides of the skin when you're done with eating the flesh!

the enzymes are good for exfoliation and tightening ^^

6. Essential Fatty Acids [“good fats”  that your body needs for healthy performance]

a must for healthy, youthful skin

controls acne and regulates cell functions i.e. retains water in your cells to keep it buoyant and prevent sagging

found in nuts, seeds [as above], fatty fish [SALMON!!], olive/canola oils

 

FOODS TO AVOID:

1. Soft drinks: A can of soda typically contains 44 to 62 milligrams of phosphoric acid, 

which puts us in acid overload. "Dark ones are the worst"

2. Sugar: These sweet granules feed harmful gut organisms (especially yeast) 

while crowding out good bacteria. They can even alter proteins in our cells, causing a loss of elasticity

3. Meat: Aim to get no more than 15 to 20 percent of your daily calories from animal proteins. 

Plant-based types (like lentils and beans) at least have some alkalizing components.

4. Processed grains: Seventy percent of the acidic foods in our diet are wheat.

Switch to alkalinizing wheat-free whole grains like oatmeal, quinoa and wild rice.

5. Coffee: Though caffeine is pH neutral, coffee can quickly become acidic if it's not fresh

good in limited amounts though :) 

so everyone! let's cheers to a healthier glowy complexion!

and try not to apply too many skincare products [chemicals chemicals D: ] 

onto your delicate skins please!

Love and Take Care!

KYLIE.