A healthy and balanced diet helps us all look good - both inside and out. A great example of a worldwide healthy diet is the Mediterranean diet, which includes a large variety of vegetables and olive oils, while limiting the use of saturated fats. 

     Fruits and vegetables are arguably the richest sources of nutrients on this Earth for humans, and should make up the basis of our diets. Moreover, things like whole grains, lentils, beans, nuts/seeds, lean meats and fish, and whole food fats like avocado, and unrefined plant oils should be integrated into our daily meals or snacks. So how does this affect our skin?

     According to registered nutritionist Jo Lewin, is it important to

     “Treat your skin kindly and optimize your nutrition by eating antioxidant-rich fruit and vegetables, healthy fats from oily fish and nuts, and a varied and balanced diet. This should give optimal levels of the nutrients that are crucial for radiant skin, including beta carotene, vitamins C and E, zinc and selenium.”

What Does Your Skin Say About Your Diet?

     Some diseases caused by poor diet may be reflected in the skin, such as:

• Pellagra or Marasmus, which are caused by a deficit of protein or vitamin B and vitamin C
• Acne due to an excess of fatty products
• Alopecia or seasonal hair loss, due to iron-poor content
• Rosacea episodes may be triggered due to consumption of spicy substances and alcohol