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9 Best (and Worst!) Foods for Healthy Skin

Want youthful, flawless and healthy skin? It might be time to edit your grocery list and embark on a healthy skin diet

April 6, 2011 | by Anna Jimenez | 78 COMMENTS

Worst: Candy Candy is loaded with sugar and overeating sugar causes wrinkles and dull skin. How? It damages your collagen and elastin, the super important fibers that keep your skin firm and youthful, causing it to become dry which leads to premature wrinkles and sagging.

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It's really just about balanced eating habits. I can still have milk, ice cream and cake as long as I eat more spinach and fish.

by Helmi Wednesday, April 17, 2013 at 02:33PM Report as inappropriate

Thanks

by EricaF123 Tuesday, January 1, 2013 at 06:38AM Report as inappropriate

Our skin reflects what we eat. So it is very essential to eat healthy and nutritious food to keep your skin young and beautiful.

by skincaretalks Friday, November 2, 2012 at 02:17AM Report as inappropriate

@dannyf54 Wine is full of sugar. You are better off having a light beer if you go out for a drink. Some studies actually say alcohol (in moderation) is good for you. Depends on who is promoting and/or funding the study. Alcohol does dry the skin though. Better yet, skip the alcohol all together, and have a big glass of water!

by robyne00 Friday, October 19, 2012 at 02:40PM Report as inappropriate

Fish is the best! Lots of water, and avoid white flour and starchy foods!

by robyne00 Friday, October 19, 2012 at 02:35PM Report as inappropriate

This article has some great points but it kinda made me feel bad when it says alcohol was one of the bad items. I dont drink a lot but i do have a drink or two when i go out! Ill have to work on that. Will wine do the same?

by danny54f Friday, October 12, 2012 at 08:10AM Report as inappropriate

No surprises here...

by Chris213 Sunday, October 7, 2012 at 07:27PM Report as inappropriate

Great list of good things to eat.

by Ydabney Monday, July 30, 2012 at 12:41PM Report as inappropriate

nuts, yogurt, berries. yum, yum, yum!!

by asiagirl4ever Monday, July 16, 2012 at 01:42AM Report as inappropriate

I just bought frozen blueberries to add to my smoothies. I'll need to buy good yogurt too.

by asiagirl4ever Monday, July 16, 2012 at 01:35AM Report as inappropriate

I enjoyed this articles, I love all the fresh produce that's in season during the summer. I suffer from acne so if eating healthier foods can slightly help me with that issue, then I'm all for it.

by RoleModel Monday, June 25, 2012 at 11:50PM Report as inappropriate

well, all the white bread, and pasta are getting thrown out. Hello whole wheat.

by tamala0472 Wednesday, April 25, 2012 at 01:06AM Report as inappropriate

Blueberries in yogurt was my favorite side for breakfast! :)

by MissXu Sunday, April 15, 2012 at 02:36PM Report as inappropriate

I ordered and received my CocaVia-it is absolutely so delicious-who would ever think something so delicious could be so beneficial-but we all know the benefits of chocolate-especially dark. So glad I read about it from Total Beauty.

by BlondeBabe Monday, April 9, 2012 at 12:38PM Report as inappropriate

After I read the article yesterday-I order the CocaVio fromAmazon-I truly believe it will be totally beneficial-I do remember as a child my father buying a block of chocolate and breaking it up for me to eat. I loved it but he obviously knew it was healthy even then.

by BlondeBabe Monday, March 26, 2012 at 02:24PM Report as inappropriate

almonds are so yummy! hooray for almonds and it's health benefits!!

by princessmarta1 Sunday, March 25, 2012 at 08:37PM Report as inappropriate

Interesting article. I like learning things that could better me. Thanks. :)

by watsername23 Sunday, March 25, 2012 at 03:36PM Report as inappropriate

Fabulous Best Food Video-Loved it and found new foods that I have not had in my healthy diet-actually I don't each mush fish but recently I added Lox on a multigrain english muffin with cream cheese so I can get the fish benefit-it is truly delicious - the article had a wonderful roundup of good foods.

by BlondeBabe Sunday, March 25, 2012 at 10:50AM Report as inappropriate

interesting article.

by lazorc Sunday, March 18, 2012 at 07:16PM Report as inappropriate

I need to change my diet! I will not eat fish, so I have a high quality supplement that has as much DHA as EPA.

by powerwoman033 Sunday, March 18, 2012 at 01:43PM Report as inappropriate

great

by Nicole2814 Sunday, March 11, 2012 at 07:01PM Report as inappropriate

wow great things

by Nicole2814 Thursday, February 2, 2012 at 08:11AM Report as inappropriate

Yet more reasons to eat chocolate! Not that I needed encouragement.

by cheechy Sunday, January 29, 2012 at 06:04PM Report as inappropriate

Oysters...did not think of that!

by Minibear Tuesday, January 3, 2012 at 04:32PM Report as inappropriate

I actually like all the "good foods" listed :)

by Secretblush13 Monday, January 2, 2012 at 01:01AM Report as inappropriate

Thanks again for another great article!! Xoxo

by chastity_ann_garza Tuesday, December 27, 2011 at 03:33AM Report as inappropriate

I think I can cut down on the bad and increase the good stuff I eat, at least I'll try

by andie Tuesday, December 13, 2011 at 09:58AM Report as inappropriate

Very good article

by kmb1129 Monday, November 28, 2011 at 02:08PM Report as inappropriate

lets see if i can stop my bad habits

by Nicole2814 Friday, November 18, 2011 at 10:41AM Report as inappropriate

Yogurt, salmon and blueberries! GOT THIS!

by MissXu Thursday, November 17, 2011 at 08:28PM Report as inappropriate

Refusing white bread and sweets is not only a good diet (pissedconsumer.com/consumer-reviews/weight-loss-programs.html), but also really great way to stay healthy. I don't eat white bread and replace sweets with fruits, and you know, I look and feel awesome!

by sunflower12 Thursday, November 10, 2011 at 04:21AM Report as inappropriate

I suffer from fatigue and I started a diet that include cutting out sugar, now I feel so much better. Cuting out sugar is not easy in the begining but when you start to feel 100% better, there is no turing back. I guess these food are not only good for your skin but your whole body too. I eat yogurt, blueberries, and almonds daily/weekly. Good luck to all of those who are trying to eat healthy

by nedgar Sunday, November 6, 2011 at 07:09PM Report as inappropriate

Yogurt! Yum!

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by beautytipss Friday, October 28, 2011 at 07:05AM Report as inappropriate

I'll have to start rinsing my canned food!

by ephemeralfemme Tuesday, October 18, 2011 at 05:56PM Report as inappropriate

Wonderful article but I will still eat sweets.

by MEDMOM Tuesday, October 4, 2011 at 11:59AM Report as inappropriate

Great article!

by gisellemarie Tuesday, October 4, 2011 at 11:12AM Report as inappropriate

OMG.. I have a HUGE sweet tooth!!

by gisellemarie Tuesday, October 4, 2011 at 10:50AM Report as inappropriate

This is a great little article. I didn't realize that yogurt was good for your skin!

by vfalkow Tuesday, September 20, 2011 at 07:24PM Report as inappropriate

So true. I believe some of worst is all in moderation. Wine is good for you. But limited to a glass a day. The reservatrols. Ant-aging secret!

by tiffany_gallehugh Friday, September 16, 2011 at 04:21PM Report as inappropriate

Fruits and veggies are always good. Too much Salt and sugar a big no no for healthy skin as well as body.

by ebbsandtides Thursday, August 18, 2011 at 08:05AM Report as inappropriate

I'm going to have to try eating some of those things,I really don't want to have wrinkles.

by taryn.romero Thursday, August 18, 2011 at 07:33AM Report as inappropriate

nice tips!

by volta Wednesday, August 17, 2011 at 07:23PM Report as inappropriate

blueberries, salmon and almonds is something I always try to eat a lot of. not only good for your skin, but your general health as well.

by queenofthegreen Wednesday, August 17, 2011 at 04:10PM Report as inappropriate

I just love food:)

by selma Wednesday, August 17, 2011 at 12:09PM Report as inappropriate

healty skin comes with in. you have to avoid high sugar foods and starches. i love the book "feed your face by dr. jessica Wu" its a really good book that explains to you how to be beautiful by what you eat.

by elizabethroman Thursday, August 4, 2011 at 10:11PM Report as inappropriate

could've guessed all of the 'worst' listed

by awan0912 Tuesday, August 2, 2011 at 06:47PM Report as inappropriate

i thought dairy was bad for your skin? haha i love all the bad foods

by ADcosmogirl Saturday, July 16, 2011 at 09:15AM Report as inappropriate

Smooth skin especially face is the result of food low in sugar and simple maintenace. A good healthy breakfast (meatless), cereals, fruits, yogurt, is a good way to start. For lunch a sandwich either cheese with vegtables with vegetable juice or a soup would provide sufficient intake minerals for the body and skin and a good appetite ffor the supper. Supper is your choice but never take later than 6:30 or latest 7 PM. Take a 20-25 minutes walk after supper so you are able to digest the food well. Biologist and biochemists have found maximum energy is consumed in digestion. Digestive system require plenty of energy. If you eat late and do not allow time before you go to bed, the energy much be transferred to flesh so you put on weight. Weight for the body must come from bones. Additionally, to make sure you keep your face skin smooth, try this. Apply ponds cold cream after your evening shower before you go to bed. In three days time you will see spectacular change in your skin, very smooth requiring practically no maintence if not just minimum.

by Educationist Sunday, July 10, 2011 at 05:05PM Report as inappropriate

i have been on fruit @veggie and yougert for 4 months and i have lost 24 lb yea

by yvette_jones Thursday, June 30, 2011 at 01:03PM Report as inappropriate

I just came home from the store with whole grain bread, yogurt, and blueberries so I'm feeling very healthy!

by alictasia Tuesday, June 14, 2011 at 06:01PM Report as inappropriate

I appreciate this, I need to really watch the Chinese food and (my favorite) soy sauce. Just made the mistake of having some pix made the day after pigging out on Chinese and look great, but puffy.

by Agrimony Tuesday, June 14, 2011 at 03:14PM Report as inappropriate

I hate salmon, but its so good for you.

by gaej19 Tuesday, June 14, 2011 at 10:23AM Report as inappropriate

All true! Good article! I'll really try to be persistent and cut off candy and bread and pasta

by selma Sunday, June 12, 2011 at 03:29AM Report as inappropriate

Hah, I was disappointed by a previous article not covering some of these foods, but they are in the next one.

by bukiyounahito Thursday, June 9, 2011 at 07:37AM Report as inappropriate

All good info. You got to eat healthy for radiant skin, lol!

by Kristen_F Monday, June 6, 2011 at 05:14PM Report as inappropriate

I knew all of these already, but still a good article! :)

by katprincess Monday, May 30, 2011 at 11:07AM Report as inappropriate

lol I already know this stuff!

by rockgal911 Sunday, May 29, 2011 at 06:30PM Report as inappropriate

This is a great article

by kbeauty100 Thursday, May 26, 2011 at 05:28PM Report as inappropriate

i love oysters, all the more reason to eat 'em! yay

by monpetitchou Tuesday, May 17, 2011 at 06:58PM Report as inappropriate

I believe that breads cause acne. I eat one piece of pizza and I get a pimple on my chin.. annoying.

by modinosaur Tuesday, May 17, 2011 at 05:58PM Report as inappropriate

I did not know that about sugar! I love candy (my teeth don't!) bread and blueberries. I love berries and fresh fruit, it can get expensive to eat healthy. Pretty good article.

by kim3108 Tuesday, May 17, 2011 at 02:50PM Report as inappropriate

Wow, I love bread :( all the others I eat on a regular basis already. Excpet for blueberries. I dont' know why but I just cant' get into them.

by msbrown822 Monday, May 16, 2011 at 07:29AM Report as inappropriate

wow this info will really help me with my little cousin's acne issues

by doana_marcellus Friday, May 13, 2011 at 08:04PM Report as inappropriate

I need to eat more spinach. I do pretty good with avoiding white breads, and I love and eat salmon, blueberries, and almonds regularly!

by ladyboarder9669 Wednesday, May 11, 2011 at 12:41PM Report as inappropriate

Nothing I didn't know already, but it's always good to be reminded about this information!

by Jewelrydesigner Wednesday, May 11, 2011 at 07:45AM Report as inappropriate

Yep, stay away from crap food. Eat the good stuff...:) Great list though.

by themini820 Tuesday, May 10, 2011 at 08:03PM Report as inappropriate

beware of nice n easy foam...it doesn't wash out, and caused 2 large bald spots in my head...it ate right through the hair!!! customer service was extremely unhelpful and unsympathetic....BEWARE!!!!

by paula_hursey Tuesday, May 10, 2011 at 01:47PM Report as inappropriate

I stay away from anything white;sugar,rice,bread,pasta.Whole grains only.

by tiffany_gallehugh Wednesday, May 4, 2011 at 11:34AM Report as inappropriate

Organic and low fat on dairy, and organic veggies are a must! Wild Samon, not farmed . The article has great info.

by HauteMom Monday, May 2, 2011 at 07:58AM Report as inappropriate

Try to go organic on the dairy if you can it tastes better and it's better for you

by RoleModel Sunday, May 1, 2011 at 03:28PM Report as inappropriate

I love greek yogurt...it's the best!!!! :D

by maribeth_michelle Friday, April 29, 2011 at 03:27PM Report as inappropriate

FYI, Newbie, No "added" hormones in milk depnds on where you live. The USA is the only western country which permits the use of BGH. BGH is used to increase milk production and while there is no clinical evidence that milk with BGH causes any health complications in humans, it does greatly increase mastitis in cows. This is treated with antibiotics which pass through to the milk. Milk definitely contains hormones. Cows which are milked while pregnant produce increasingly higher levels of estrogen as the pregnancy progresses. Statistics show that hormone dependent cancers are higher in countries with a high consumption of dairy but the benefits of consuming dairy still outweigh the risk. As always - 'All things in moderation.'

by JayeQ Tuesday, April 26, 2011 at 09:38AM Report as inappropriate

Stay away from sugary yogurt, try Fage greek yogurt. So yummy!

by sarahmblessing Wednesday, April 20, 2011 at 06:38PM Report as inappropriate

Hate Milk but glad yogurt is on the list

by OSUgirl Wednesday, April 20, 2011 at 07:08AM Report as inappropriate

seems like the gist of this is that you should eat whole, natural foods, and no processed stuff. intuitive, but worth repeating!

by rachel_bo Wednesday, April 13, 2011 at 01:43AM Report as inappropriate

Just FYI: There are no "added" hormones in milk. Some cows may be given synthetic hormones to stimulate production, but there's no scientific evidence that these hormones show up in fluid milk.

by annie_specht Saturday, April 9, 2011 at 02:56PM Report as inappropriate

im going to try this tips

by roxanna_mariela_zrro Thursday, April 7, 2011 at 08:23AM Report as inappropriate

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