8 Anti-Ageing Skin Feeding Foods

It’s really no surprise to learn that there’s not a single food alone that will prevent wrinkles and ageing, but focusing on a predominately organic plant based diet rich in colourful phytonutrients, healthy fats and collagen-building proteins will keep your skin beautifully and naturally nourished from the inside-out. 

Skin is a reflection of what is going on inside the body, plus a combination of genetic inheritance, hormones and lifestyle but the way you ‘feed your skin’ really does have a fundamental part to play in the way we age.  
 
The following skin-feeding foods when eaten regularly and part of a balanced and varied healthy diet will work to boost skin, support your digestive system and keep you looking as glowingly youthful as possible. 

Walnuts

Most nuts will benefit the skin thanks to high content of healthy fats and walnuts are especially skin strengthening being one of the richest plant sources of omega-3

Kefir 

This protein rich fermented milk ingredient has a high concentration of bacteria, yeasts and is full of skin loving amino acids. It will promote a healthy balance of gut flora and will heal any overgrowth of ‘bad bacteria’, resulting in a positive (and in some cases dramatic) impact on the look and quality of the skin. Probiotics and prebiotics are skin heroes! 

Puy Lentils

A powerhouse of anti-ageing vitamins and minerals puy lentils are also great for their slow release energy and to keep blood sugar levels at bay to prevent insulin spikes that will almost certainly create havoc for your skin! 

Cooked Tomatoes

Loaded with antioxidant lycopene tomatoes (especially when cooked) will create an external beauty barrier against free radicals, sun, inflammation, stress and pollution 

Broccoli 

The high levels of vitamin K found in broccoli will help boost circulation, strengthen capillaries and help fight dark circles. Also contains vitamin C, A, folate, calcium and fibre a true beauty-feeding cocktail! 

Avocado

An internal moisturiser, avocados are full of monounsaturated fats which moisturise the skin from the inside and provide the skin with fibre and vitamin E to protect against UV damage and help keep skin elastic and strong 

Aubergine

The dark colour of this vegetable indicates the high level of antioxidant and phytochemical anthocyanin (also found in blueberries, plums, cranberries and blackcurrants) which helps fight against ageing free-radicals whilst the flesh being high in dietary fibre and vitamin B which contributes to radiant skin 

Kiwi

Super rich in skin brightening vitamin C, kiwi fruit will aid growth and repair of tissues through collagen production. 

Jessica Shand is a Naturopathic Nutrition Coach and author of The Glow Guide. For further information or to book a consultation head to eatnourishandglow.com