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redness. EFAs hold water, so the stronger they are, the plumper and younger your skin looks. Experts feel that balancing out Omega-3 and Omega-6 (two main EFAs) is the key for the health of the skin. While most people get Omega-6s in cooking oils, poultry and grains etc. Omega-3s are often deficient. For Omega-3, eat cold water oily fish such as tuna, salmon, sardines or mackerel, three times a week. Fish is not only good source of EFAs but an outstanding source of high quality protein that helps with cellular repair. Fish also contains a powerful antioxidant compound which stimulates nerve function and the muscles to contract and tighten under the skin. Thus fish is a magic bullet for great skin tone, keeping your face firm and contoured. For vegetarians, other good sources of Omega-3 are walnuts, flaxseeds, tofu and soya oils, olive oil, pumpkin and sunflower seeds. A handful of walnuts (30 grams) will give the same amount of Omega-3 as 100 grams of salmon.
92. Proteins – Skin is predominantly protein. Deficiency of protein may be visible in slackened skin. For firm skin tissues foods like nuts, sesame, sunflower seeds, wholegrain cereals, pulses, legumes, fish, lean meats, poultry, eggs, skimmed dairy products should be consumed regularly.
93. Green Tea – Polyphenol called catechin in green tea has antioxidant, anticancer and antibacterial properties and helps in fighting acne, reduces inflammation and provides protection to the cell membranes; all that may be beneficial to the skin. Researchers have found that green tea may be beneficial in preventing or treating skin cancer when taken internally or applied topically in a cream. It is also known to treat minor cuts and rashes and is an effective treatment for sunburn.
94. Herbs and Spices – These contain several natural water-soluble phenolic acids and flavonoids that can protect the body and the skin against oxidative stress and inflammation. Add cinnamon to your cappuccino; drink a concoction of green tea, fresh mint, or basil (tulsi) or ginger; roast lamb with herbs such as rosemary, sage and thyme; and indulge in turmeric rich home-cooked foods.
95. Diet for Dry Skin – (i) Aloe vera juice is one herb that benefits this type of skin the maximum. It can be taken in a capsule form or applied externally; (ii) Oil seeds like flaxseeds, sesame seeds, almonds, egg yolk, carrot and beetroot juice, liquorice (mulathee) in herb form should be eaten or chewed; (iii) Eat warm well-cooked foods; (iv) Eat enough roughage (but do not over do it); (v) Eat diet which prevents constipation.
