Skin health specialist nutritionist Lucy Price understands how diet affects the brightness and purity of the skin. She offers her best anti-inflammatory recipes here that encourage beautiful, healthy skin.
” Start with breakfast,” Lucy advises. “Antioxidants and omega-3s abound in a smoothie including berries, spinach, and chia seeds.” While spinach offers iron and fiber, berries abound in vitamin C, which aids in collagen synthesis. For a quick, skin-boosting dinner, toss them with a tablespoon of chia seeds and almond milk.
For lunch Lucy also suggests a vibrant salad. For protein, toss bell peppers, avocado, leafy leaves, and some quinoa. Top with olive oil and lemon juice; this is hydrating and anti-inflammatory. She says avocado supplies good lipids necessary for skin suppleness, while olive oil has oleic acid to prevent inflammation.
Lucy enjoys making turmeric roasted vegetables for a fast supper. “Turmeric is a powerhouse spice noted for its anti-inflammatory qualities,” she says. “Roast cauliflower, carrots, and sweet potatoes with a little black pepper and turmeric.” She also notes that black pepper increases turmeric’s absorption, therefore enhancing its potency.
Finally, she advises a skin-friendly beverage—green tea. Polyphenols in green tea help to shield your skin from harm. Every afternoon, Lucy says, I follow a skincare regimen including drinking a cup. She finds it good for skin as well as for the psyche.
Following Lucy’s simple, anti-inflammatory diets can assist to preserve natural radiance and support long-term skin health.
