You have probably heard that old adage that goes ‘You are what you eat.’ When it comes to maintaining a healthy and radiant skin, nothing could be closer to the truth. Of course, we all have that favorite face cream and beauty regiment, but if you want to ensure that you are not just patching up an already damaged hide, you simply must care for your skin from within. What you eat is much more important to your skin’s health than what you use on it every day. Here are some of the best food for healthy skin.

Highly nutritious foods for healthy skin:

Chocolate
When most people see chocolate on a list of foods, they immediately start worrying about it going straight to their hips. Taken in moderation, chocolate is a wonderful source of flavonol which is a potent antioxidant that does wonders for your skin. By eating a bar of two of dark chocolate regularly, you hydrate your skin and make it firm as well as supple. 
Almonds, Hazelnuts and Avocado
One of the best ways to ensure that your skin is well protected from oxidative cell damage is to eat lots of Vitamin E. Almonds, hazelnuts and avocados are all foods that are high in Vitamin E. Eating these foods, as well as sunflower, corn oils and pine nuts, on a daily basis supports healthy skin growth.


Yogurt
As a general rule of thumb, the protein found in dairy products goes towards keeping your skin firm and wrinkle free. Yogurt, Greek Yogurt, in particular, is a wonderful source of this protein since it contains twice as much of it as regular yogurt. By eating just a single serving every single day, your skin will remain wrinkle free for longer and you will develop a smooth complexion.

Soy
Whether you drink it in your latte or eat edamame, soy is a great way to improve your skin complexion and health. Studies have shown that soy is a great way to reduce hyperpigmentation and just one cup of soy milk a day can give you a smooth and even toned skin. 
Eat healthy fats
Many of us think that by eating fat, we are sabotaging our own skin. This is mostly due to the notion that most pimple outbreaks are as a result of too much fat under the skin. The truth is that there are certain types of fat that are actually good for your skin. These are monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats, such as the ones found in fish, seeds, nuts and avocados. These foods are great sources of healthy fatty acids that act as natural moisturizers for our skin. They go a long way in keeping it supple.

Drink lots of water


Although technically not food, water is one of the most important aspects when it comes to skin care. Dehydrated skin looks dry, grey and slightly wrinkled. By drinking up to eight glasses of water every single day you will be supplying your skin with much-needed moisture that keeps it flexible and reduces the effects of ageing. 
You can also get lots of valuable nutrients that go towards skin care from kale, kidney beans, lean red meat, walnuts, pomegranates, green tea and peppers. Apart from eating food for healthy skin, you also need to get enough sleep and minimize your level of smoking and alcohol ingestion.

Bio: My name’s Karen. I am a health conscious individual with a particular focus on skin health and care. In my experience, maintaining a healthy skin takes work and daily effort. That is why I intend to hold your hand and help you through that journey every single day.