Or, in other words, how the heck can these magic nutrients make me more confident when it comes to my skin's overall appearance? Hermoni says that "first and foremost, the support of overall wellness is reflected in our skin." In other words, you are what you eat. She mentions that the natural pigments from fruits and vegetables can enhance our natural skin radiance, emphasizing our healthy glow, which sounds crazy, but rings true.

Because phytonutrients work hand-in-hand with antioxidants, they can accumulate in the skin and enhance our skin's natural ability to deal with environmental stressors like changes in weather, dirt, oil, sweat and bacteria. "They promote skin resilience by enhancing the antioxidant defense mechanisms of skin cells," Hermoni says. "Also, balancing different cellular processes helps create the optimal microenvironment for our skin to thrive and be at its best." Since we're ingesting these nutrients, they can help strengthen skin from the innermost layers, building a solid foundation for beautiful skin to thrive in.

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The quick and simple response: Eat more vegetables, fruits and spices, or as Hermoni says, "Eat the rainbow." Sure, we all have our favorites in each of the categories, but when you branch out and ingest multiple different types of fruit and veggies in one sitting, you're more likely to receive the benefits more accurately. One diet that would be great to look into when it comes to upping your phytonutrient intake is the Mediterranean deit. Because it's so rich in fruits, veggies and spices, it possesses incredible benefits to your overall wellness and skin health.

Is there a certain way we should prepare fruits, vegetables and spices to get maximum benefits?

While straight up eating them is better than nothing, of course, most are actually oil soluble and allow you to receive the most beneficial parts of the food when they're prepared in oils. Hermoni gives the example of tomatoes. They'll be great for you if you cool them in an oil, but if you prefer your tomatoes raw, like in a salad, you can add olive oil or avocado for best results."

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