Tropicana Magazine Jul-Aug 2017 #114: Bold & Beautiful

HEALTH
Grapes
Studies have shown protective effects of
resveratrol against ultraviolet radiation
mediated skin damage. In grapes, the natural
antioxidant resveratrol is found only in the
skins, so don’t remove the skin but do give
them a thorough wash.
Skin nutrients:
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Contains resveratrol, a polyphenolic
antioxidant
Salmon
Eating omega-3 rich fish such as salmon can
help improve skin dryness and reduce overall
itching and scaling of the skin.
Skin nutrients:
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Excellent source of omega-3 fatty acids
Tuna Light
Bluefin tuna, yellowfin tuna and Albacore tuna
are high in mercury and should infrequently
be eaten, if at all. Canned tuna in chunks and
the light variety, on the other hand, is the safer
choice containing much lower mercury levels.
Skin nutrients:
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Excellent source of selenium
Almond Nuts
Include it in your desserts or sprinkle chopped
almonds over your salad.
Skin nutrients:
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Excellent source of vitamin E
Cashew Nuts
What better way to add cashew nuts into your
diet than in a delectable dish of Kung Pao
chicken, a tangy and delicious Chinese dish.
Skin nutrients:
••
Good source of zinc
Sunflower Seeds
Fancy a snack? Nibble on a handful of roasted
sunflower seeds.
Skin nutrients:
••
Excellent source of vitamin E
Green Tea
There are now even better reasons to
swap coffee time with (green) tea time!
Green tea polyphenols induce DNA repair
pathways in the skin to combat UV-induced
cellular damage.
Skin nutrients:
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Contains green tea polyphenols
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