Clear, radiant skin and thick, glowing hair can’t always be found on your vanity . Some nutritionists suggest in fact, for you to check your fridge.
- Aronia berries (also known as chokeberries) crush competition. They’re packed with polyphenols—more than acai, more than blueberries. They help reduce inflammation, minimize acne and wrinkles, and increase circulation.
- Red, orange, yellow, and green—but that’s not why bell peppersare stars. Spiked with vitamin C, they kick up collagen production for healthy hair and skin.
- Do you need an excuse to order a lobster roll? Here’s one: The high zinc content in lobster protects cell membranes, helps maintain collagen, and promotes speedy skin renewal.
- Spinach delivers a triple dose of wrinkle-fighting antioxidants: vitamin C, vitamin E, and beta-carotene,” says Bauer. “All three work in concert to protect your skin from the sun’s aging UV rays.
- Lentils are a good source of protein and iron, so they get ready for full-bodied hair if you’re deficient in iron or are a vegetarian.
- Chia seeds are also on the list. Packed with protein, fiber, and loads of omega-3s, which reduce inflammation.
- Almonds are rich in flavonoids (which promote heart health) and vitamin E, “a nutrient that’s vital to skin health,” says Bauer. They can help ward off damaging free radicals and even oxidative damage caused by smoking, according to a study from the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention.
