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5 Beauty Foods for Natural Radiance

Do you wish you could have that glowing, radiant skin without spending a small fortune on beauty creams and skin peels? The answer may lie in your grocery store rather than the drugstore – here’s 5 foods that can give your skin that natural glow and healthy radiance.

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Do you wish you could have that glowing, radiant skin without spending a small fortune on beauty creams and skin peels? The answer may lie in your grocery store rather than the drugstore – here’s 5 foods that can give your skin that natural glow and healthy radiance.

1. For Healthy Skin

Edamame

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The collagen that keeps your skin looking firm and youthful begins to decline during your twenties. If you want to preserve your skin, try eating edamame and other soy-based foods. They are rich in isoflavones, which could help to preserve collagen.

A study published in the Journal of the American College of Nutrition, showed that rodents fed isoflavones and exposed to UV radiation had less wrinkles and smoother skin than mice that weren’t fed isoflavones.

Other foods for skin health: Sardines contain eicosapentanoic acid, which has also been shown to preserve collagen.

2. For a Healthy Smile

Raisins

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This may be surprising, because raisins are sweet and sticky, but research has shown that they are good for gum health.

The antioxidants in raisins fight the growth of bacteria that can cause inflammation and gum disease.

Other foods for oral health: Try a cup of green tea. A study showed that a daily cup significantly lowered Japanese men’s risk of getting gum disease.

3. To Combat Puffy Eyes

Cucumbers

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It may seem like a beauty cliché, but placing slices of fresh cucumber over puffy eyes can reduce swelling, due to their anti-inflammatory properties.

4. For Fresh Breath

Parsley

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It’s long been used as a folk remedy for garlic breath, but science backs up the effectiveness of parsley as a breath freshener.

The polyphenols in parsley break down the sulfur compounds in garlic, which is why it’s so effective. For the most benefit, combine garlic and parsley in the same dish, or chew on some fresh parsley directly after eating a garlic-heavy meal.

Other foods for fresh breath: Basil, apples and spinach are also rich in odor-fighting polyphenols.

5. For a Good Night’s Sleep

Tart Cherry Juice

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To look its best, your skin needs you to get a decent amount of sleep at night. A recent study in the British Medical Journal showed that people rated the study subjects more attractive and healthy when they slept for 8 hours a night than when they were deprived of sleep.

If you struggle to fall asleep, try drinking a small glass of tart cherry juice before bed. Another study showed that when adults with chronic insomnia drank a cup of cherry juice twice a day, they experienced a reduction in the severity of their insomnia. Tart cherry juice contains melatonin, which is a sleep-inducing hormone that’s triggered by darkness.

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