10 Fruits and Vegetables for Healthy Glowing Skin

The lifestyle we enjoy today could be a reason why our skin doesn't glow anymore. The problems that our skin face ranging from acne, premature ageing, wrinkles and dryness could only worsen with the use of cosmetics and dirt our skin faces everyday. Though the daily cleansers and occasional face packs do work their way(topical fixes), yet they cannot provide you with a regular nourishment the skin requires. But that does not mean having a glowing and healthy skin is a lost cause. We often wonder how can get glowing skin naturally, because cosmetics are just topical indulgence. Natural wonders such as honey helps in glowing skin, also alowe vera gives glowing skin. So does a daily intake of certain fruits and vegetables.Including fruits and vegetables in our diet ensure not just a healthy well-being but a beautiful , healthy glowing skin. And here is a list of top ten fruits and vegetables that promises us the same.

10 Fruits and Vegetables for Healthy Glowing Skin

1. Indian Gooseberry (Amla)

Indian gooseberry or commonly referred as amla or awala is a miracle fruit which is rich in Vitamin A. The benefits of Amla are well known to us when it comes to maintaining a good health. Amla is known to treat a sore throat, reduce blood sugar, boost immunity and increase metabolic activity. But rarely people know that including amla in our daily diet ensures maintaining a glowing and fresh skin. It is a storehouse for nutrients and daily intake of this fruit promises glowing skin and hair.

Tip -  Amla can be included in your daily diet as a fruit or one can consume amla juice everyday early in the morning. Mix 15 ml of amla juice in a glass of water and drink it early morning everyday.

2. Apple

"An apple a day, keeps the doctor away."

This is what we know about this fruit and add it to our daily diet. But few know that apple has anti ageing properties. People do ask how apple is good for skin? Including apple in your daily food could keep wrinkles at bay. The Vitamin C present inside apple lessens wrinkles and gives a glowing skin. So here's the new mantra - 'An apple a day, keeps wrinkles away.' The skin friendly nutrients inside apple works wonder on our skin and help protect the skin from UV rays and pigmentation. Apple fruit is known to offer a protection against tanning and including it in your daily diet also ensures skin brightening and glowing.

Tip - Eat one apple everyday. Occasionally use apple pulp in face-packs or just apply apple pulp on face and keep for 10 minutes. Wash your face with lukewarm water. Do it at least once a week.

3. Beet root

Beet root is one such wonder food which can provide our body lots of benefits. It is highly nutritional and should be included widely in our daily diet. Few know that beetroot juice helps treating acne and pimples. It also works as a cleanser and purifies blood. The anti-oxidants present inside beetroot has anti-ageing properties. Beetroot should be included in daily diet as it helps in fighting acne, blemishes, dark spots, dark circles and dry skin. Beetroot is also known to be beneficial in skin whitening and skin glow. Beetroot juice if applied regularly on lips make them pink and soft.

Tip - Include beetroot juice in your daily diet. There are several benefits of drinking beetroot juice daily. Steamed and cooked beetroot is good to digest and helps in glowing skin.

4. Carrot

The beta-carotene present in carrots is a good source of Vitamin A which is highly beneficial for skin. Including carrot in our daily diet helps maintain a glowing and healthy skin. The beta-carotene within the carrot can work wonders for our skin as it can slower down ageing process, helps remove acne, remove wrinkles and provide us with glowing skin.

Tip - Include carrot grated or diced in our regular diet. You can also enjoy carrot juice during breakfast. Adding carrot juice to face packs help a lot in skin glow. After removing juice from the carrot, the residue can be used as a face scrub.

5. Lemon

Lemon is a wonder fruit that helps the skin maintain its beauty and glow. Lemon is rich in Vitamin C which provides good nourishment to skin. The juice of lemon can help remove blemishes, scars, black-spots, blackheads, acne and dark circles. Lemon can turn a dull looking skin into a healthy glowing skin. Regular use of lemon promises lightening of skin along with a natural glow. Lemon juice also helps to lighten the tanned skin.

Tip - Drink one glass lukewarm water mixed with 1 tsp lemon juice early morning every day. We can add lemon juice in salad dressings and chutneys. Lemon juice can also be added to face packs and face scrubs.

6. Spinach

Spinach has powerful antioxidants like Vitamin A and carotenoid which lessen the anti-ageing process. The omega 3 fatty acids present inside the spinach dehydrates the skin and helps those with dry skin problem. Spinach also has skin lightening properties. Including spinach in your regular diet also helps in glowing complexion. It is known to prevent or fight acne and dark spots. Spinach juice can also help to get rid of dark circles.

Tip - Spinach leaves can be added to breakfast varieties, rotis or parathas. Cooked spinach can be added in vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes. Spinach juice can be mixed up with other juices like beet root, apple, or mixed vegetables to be included as a breakfast variety. Cooked spinach pulp can also be used in face packs.

7. Tomato

Of all known vegetables and fruits, tomatoes comes as a winner! Tomatoes are highly beneficial for healthy and glowing skin. Tomatoes contain antioxidant named lycopene. Lycopene is known to keep skin healthy and glowing. Consuming tomatoes daily can help in severe skin related problems. It has anti-ageing properties, helps in glowing skin, treats over open pores, works as an astringent and removes dark spots. Tomato is a known natural bleaching agent and rubbing tomato slice on your face can be highly beneficial. It not just reduce skin pores but help remove dark circles and rejuvenate skin.

Tip - Include tomatoes raw or cooked in your daily diet. Use tomato pulp in face packs or scrubs. Take a tomato slice and slowly rub on your face, leave it for 5 to 10 minutes and wash with lukewarm water. Do this at least once a week.

8. Sweet Potato

Sweet potatoes too are good source of beta-carotene and hence come highly beneficial for skin. The Vitamin A present in sweet potatoes help fight pimples and acne. Sweet potatoes are also known to reduce oil from the skin and thus de-clog your skin pores.

Tip - Usually in India, sweet potatoes are consumed only during fast. But they need to be included in our daily diet. One can eat boiled or roasted sweet potatoes. The best and simple way to eat  and enjoy sweet potatoes is to boil and remove the skin. Sprinkle some salt and pepper and just eat it.

9. Strawberry

Strawberry is one of the most appetizing treat for our skin. It's acidic nature helps get rid of the excess oil thus helping us get rid of pimple and acne. The Vitamin C in strawberry works wonder for our skin making it healthy and beautiful. Strawberry is also known to lighten the skin and bring radiance.

Tip - Always enjoy seasonal strawberries. Add strawberry paste to your face packs. Or you could just use strawberry paste as a face scrub. Mix strawberry paste with curd or honey and apply on the skin for 10 minutes. Wash it off with lukewarm water.

10. Papaya

Last but not least, the angel fruit papaya is just the right thing for the skin. Papaya is a versatile fruit as its daily consumption can work wonders for your skin. The nutrients contents within papaya are known for rejuvenating skin and bringing a glow. When used in face packs, papaya helps tighten pores and removes blemishes. Regular use can make skin healthy and glowing.

Tip - Include papaya fruit as a part of daily diet preferably for breakfast. Use papaya fruit paste in face packs or scrubs. Papaya is also used during facials and anti-acne masks.

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