Chili
The compound that makes peppers hot will boost your heart rate and speed your metabolism by 23 percent for an hour and a half after eating a meal with it. Peppers also contain vitamin C, which helps to protect your skin from damage.
*but too much spice can flare up skin to turn red.
Nuts and Seeds
Snack on some almonds or sunflower seeds. They contain anti-inflammatory and immunity-enhancing nutrients, including vitamin E, that help reduce skin flare-ups.
*caution:They also contain a large amount of energy which can cause you to gain weight if you don’t eat it in proper times
Yoghurt
Yogurt makes your skin and nails glow.It's a good source of protein and has been found in clinical studies to help stimulate fat metabolism and whittle your waistline.Thanks to the biotin found in yogurt, it helps increase nail strength.
Sweet Potatoes!
Keep your skin silky smooth by including sweet potatoes in your diet. They are rich in beta-carotene and, when ingested, are converted into vitamin A, a prime factor in keeping skin touchably soft.Not a potato person? Carrots will do the trick, too.:)
*great fr winter
Watermelon Cantaloupe & Mango
These juicy melons are heavy in carotenoids, which help protect your skin from sunburn. Don't let fruit be your only protection though.
Dark Leafy Greens
Greens like spinach and arugula are stocked with naturally occurring antioxidants,
Eat a mouthful for lunch to keep your complexion radiant and blemish-free.
Strawberries
Strawberries may lower your risk of cancer by inhibiting the development of malignant cancer cells. In one study, people eating the most strawberries were 3 times less likely to develop the disease.
Apples
Eating two or more apples a week for 1 year reduced the risk of dying from heart disease by 15%. Whatever variety you choose, be sure to eat the peel, the source of nearly all the antioxidants. Quercetin, an antioxidant in the peel of many varieties, provides hefty protection from the "burning" UVB rays that cause skin cancer.
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
This healthy fat contains essential fatty acids that help skin resist UV damage, a component in olive oil, lowers cholesterol and helps prevent obesity and diabetes. Using it at meals also warded off the next round of hunger pains , so you're less likely to snack.
Whole Grains
Whole grain bread, pasta, and cereal are surprisingly high in antioxidants (whole wheat cereal, for example, contains a comparable amount to most fruits and vegetables), and eating additional antioxidants is the key to youth-proofing your complexion.
