YMCA Healthy Living Magazine Autumn 2021 | Page 14

AUTHOR
LYNDI COHEN Lyndi Cohen is a dietitian and best-selling author of The Nude Nutritionist book . She is a regular on Channel 9 ’ s The Today Show and shares recipes and health tips on her Instagram @ nude _ nutritionist , YouTube channel and her blog at www . lyndicohen . com .

THE BEST FOODS FOR YOUR HAIR , SKIN AND NAILS

Lyndi explains which foods help you glow .
In this article , we ’ re talking about the foods that can help you get the glow . Face lotions and creams help your skin , hair and nails become more resilient , but what you eat and drink really does make a big difference . Read on to find out which foods you should be eating for healthy glowing skin , and stronger hair and nails .
What are the best foods to prevent acne and redness ?
Acne is caused by many things including hormonal fluctuations and is the reason why you get more breakouts as a teenager . As you get older , not getting enough sleep , stress and an unhealthy diet can cause hormonal issues .
Including wholegrains and slow-burning carbohydrates into your diet like oats , chickpeas , lentils and beans , quinoa , brown rice , sweet potato and corn , will help stabilise your blood sugar levels and prevent the highs and lows that can contribute to acne and cause skin redness .
What foods help reduce eczema ?
Eating foods high in antioxidants can help manage eczema . Bright and colourful vegetables and fruit are loaded with antioxidants , aiding in the reduction of eczemacontributing inflammation . Berries are a great source of antioxidants , which can prevent free-radical damage
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