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Food for Skin and My Fav Fish Dish

March 20, 2013 by Marla-Deen Brooks 1 Comment

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I have a wonderful little side gig where I have the priviledge to work with a great company, Rodan + Fields, and two really impressive women.  Drs. Katie Rodan and Kathy Fields (they may sound familiar to you as they began the hugely successful anti-acne product ProActiv).  They have now branched out to tackle all areas of skin.  From Redefining skin to fight signs of aging, Soothing sensitive skin, Reversing the signs of sun damage or fighting the Blemishes of adult acne, these women are not only practicing dermatologists, still seeing patients and working on new formulas, but are smart business women.  They have a wonderful book pictured above that covers all areas of taking care of your skin.  (And they do not mention a single one of their products on any page of this book!)  One thing they do talk about is something that fits right in line with what I’ve been working on lately.  Eating a clean diet!

There are real foods that are really good for your skin!  

Of course, it just makes sense.  If we eat crap we are gonna look like crap . . . eventually.  You might can get away with eating it when you are young, but it catches up with you.  Here are some things to add to your diet to keep your skin fresh and healthy.

1. Water. The number one thing that you can put into your body if you want great-looking skin is water. The more water you drink, the more you flush all of the other stuff out of your body and the healthier your skin is going to look.

2. Green Tea  When you’re not drinking water, you should be drinking green tea. It has many, many different health benefits including benefits for the skin. You can drink it cold or warm. Avoid adding sugar or milk to it if you want the best benefits for your skin.

3. Cantaloupe. This food increases antioxidants in your body which increases your ability to absorb free radicals which in turn reduce skin problems so that you have healthier skin.

4. Tomatoes. This is another food that is rich in anti-oxidants and so will have the same skin-boosting benefits that the cantaloupe will give to you.

5. Berries. Strawberries, blueberries and blackberries are all berries that are also rich in antioxidants. Eat them alone, toss them in cereal or add them to the sides of other dishes to increase the healthiness of your skin all throughout the day.

6. Plums. There really is a long list of fruits that you can eat that are rich in antioxidants and that are therefore good for your skin.

7. Sweet potatoes. This is a vegetable alternative to the cantaloupe and tomato options that you may want to try to get those free radicals flowing healthfully throughout your body and fighting off skin problems.

8. Broccoli. This is a great vegetable that has tons of benefits which is why you’re always hearing that you should “eat your broccoli”. One of the things it contains a whole lot of is Vitamin A, a vitamin that is great at improving the turnover of cells in the skin. 

9. Spinach.  It’s rich in the same Vitamin A properties that broccoli has so it’s good for your skin as well.

10. Carrots. If you want to get your Vitamin A but you aren’t that big of a fan of leafy green vegetables then you may want to turn to carrots to improve your skin with this vitamin.

11. Low Fat Dairy. Diary products are another really great source of Vitamin A so they can be really good for the skin. However, you want to avoid the fat that is in a lot of these foods so make sure that you look for low-fat versions of cheese and milk that are rich in Vitamin A.

12. Omega3 Rich Fish Dishes. Omega3 is that “good fat” that we’re always trying to get even though we try to avoid the “bad fat”. One of the things that the Omega3 fats do is ward off any kind of inflammation. This means they’re good for the skin. You can find these in many different fish including tuna, shellfish, sardines and salmon.

13. Flax seeds. You don’t have to eat fish to get the essential fatty acids that your body needs (and that improve your skin). An alternative option is to eat flax seeds and to cook with flax seed oil.

14. Walnuts. These are yet another option that you can choose in addition to flax seeds or fish dishes if you want to improve your skin with those essential fatty acids.

15. Grapefruit. This food is really rich in Vitamin C. Vitamin C is great for people concerned about skin problems because it delays or reduces wrinkles.

16. Oranges. Just like with grapefruits, these are great for the skin because they are so rich in Vitamin C.

17. Brussel Sprouts. Most people think that you have to eat citrus fruits to get Vitamin C but there are a few vegetables out there that have it as well. Brussel sprouts are a good one for the skin. Peas are another option.

18. Whole wheat. Another ingredient in some foods that is really good for your skin is selenium. This is found in whole wheat cereals, breads and baked goods. This improves the skin at a cellular level and keeps you looking young and beautiful.

19. Lean red meat. Some people have poor skin because they don’t have enough iron in their diets. If you are concerned that you’re too pale or you have dark circles under your eyes then you may need more iron. Red meat is a great source for that but make sure that you’re not eating any red meat that is too high in fat.

20. Eggs. Eggs are a good iron-providing alternative for people who don’t want to eat much red meat.

Dr. Kathy Fields says:



If you eat only one vitamin-enrichred fruit, make it papaya!  Pound for pound, papayas contain more vitamin A than apricots, more vitamin C than oranges, and more potassium than a banana – and they taste great too.

Adding these foods to your diet will go a long way towards healthy skin. It’s just as important to cut out foods from your diet as it is to add foods if you do want healthy skin. Reducing your intake of sugar and bad fats and processed junk will show in your skin.

Since fish is such a great source of good Omegas and great for your skin, here is one of our tried and true, easy fish meals.

FISH AND VEGGIE PACK
Fresh fish fillets (We use tilapia, salmon, halibut)
Fresh vegetables you have on hand. (The more colorful the better)
    Shown are red bell pepper, purple onion, grape tomatoes, asparagus and carrots
1/4 Cup Lemon Juice
1/4 Cup White Wine
Salt, Pepper, spices to taste
Directions


Lay aluminum foil across a jelly rollpan longways.  Lay another sheet of aluminum foil cross ways across jellyroll pan.  Spray lightly with olive oil.  Lay fish fillets in pan.  Sprinkle with olive oil, salt, pepper, and spices to taste.  Cover the fish with chopped vegetables.   Pour the lemon juice and wine over vegetables and fish.  Seal aluminum foil both ways to secure the fish, vegetables and juices in the packet.  
Either grill on the grill or leave in the jellyroll pan and cook in the oven at 350 degrees until done.  Depending on the fish, cooking time varies.  (Tilapia is about 20 minutes and thicker fish will be 30-35 minutes)

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Here’s the finished product.  Great for your heart and skin!
Enjoy!

Filed Under: Dr Kathy Fieldse1303b6c71, Dr Katie Rodan8c8d63144f, General Post, Rodan Fieldsc3d579b7c1

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