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market. Fruits and vegetables are among the richest and tastiest known sources of antioxidants on the planet. Researchers have proven that an antioxidant-laden diet may ward off premature ageing and many other ailments like cancer.
85. Vitamin A – This skin vitamin comes in two forms: “retinol”, the true vitamin A found in meat, fish, eggs and dairy products and “betacarotene” which is a precursor from which vitamin A is made. Betacarotene, which gets converted to vitamin A in the body, is found in red, yellow and orange vegetables and fruits: carrots, fenugreek (methi) leaves, green leafy vegetables and lettuce, spinach, yellow squash, pumpkin, sweet potatoes, tomatoes, red and yellow bell peppers. Experts say that the health of our skin cells depends on dietary vitamin A. It increases healthy cell turnover as it promotes growth and repair of body tissues – thus improving the texture and appearance of ageing skin. Vitamin A may also protect you from sun damage. If you have dry skin, eating vitamin A laden fruits and vegetables is a very pleasant remedy to offset it because it helps the body to manufacture more keratin – a substance that protects the skin from the elements. Caution: Diabetics and thyroid sufferers need true vitamin A as they cannot convert betacarotene into vitamin A.
86. Vitamin B – B for beautiful skin! Vitamin B plays a pivotal role in maintaining a healthy skin. Vitamin B complex promotes healthy skin cells in addition to preventing dry flaky skin and dermatitis (skin infections). Vitamin B1 (Thiamin) aids skin health by helping to keep the circulation normal. Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) usually vanishes ugly pigmentation or liver spots if generous amounts of B2-rich foods are taken over a period of time. Similarly oily skin and hair and small deposits of fat under the skin of cheeks, forehead and behind the ears due to severe deficiency of B2 may also disappear with sufficient intake of vitamin B-rich foods. Vitamin B3 (Niacin) helps skin retain moisture, so your complexion looks more smooth and fabulous. Vitamin B-rich foods include low fat dairy products, chicken breast, peanuts, oats, sunflower seeds, brewer’s yeast (not baking yeast), whole lentils, green leafy vegetables, bananas and many other fruits and vegetables.
87. Vitamin C – Another essential skin vitamin which aids in the production and maintenance of collagen for skin elasticity and protection of skin cells from free radical damage. Only if the support layer is nice and strong will the top layer be taut and wrinkle-free. Well-known sources of vitamin C are Indian gooseberry (amla),
