Would you think of spinach for beauty? Because when I think beautiful glowing skin I always think of GREENS. And one of my favourite ones would definitely be spinach.
Spinach For Beautiful Skin
This delicious dark leafy green plant is packed with anti-oxidant powerhouses which work to slow down the aging process and protect skin cells from free radical damage (these are the nasty guys that are gonna try to give you wrinkles).
Spinach also strengthens your skin tissue and when eaten regularly gives you that all over GLOW.
Spinach is also high in anti-inflammatory properties, and the green goodness inside is going to help flush out any toxins that might have been building up over time simply due to the way most of us live our lives these days.
Not bad huh?
Spinach For Healing Skin Conditions Like Psoriasis
But something else I find really interesting is that spinach is an amazing addition to your diet if you’re prone to or suffering from psoriasis.
Why?
Well mainly because of the anti-inflammatory effects helping to ease the raised redness
It is also high in folate (which is a vital nutrient for DNA repair). And that means it’s going to help your skin to look its absolute best from the inside out – yep; getting rid of those itchy, red, flaky patches too!
Spinach is Packed Full of Nutrients For Overall Body Health
But if you want the real nitty gritty….
Spinach is high in:
- Vitamin E – the nutrient responsible for slowing down the aging process and also helping to keep your skin smooth and glowing
- Beta-carotene – and anti-inflammatory also helping tissue repair and toxin removal
- Vitamin C – three times as much as your average veggie in fact
- Calcium for your bones
- Iron to transport oxygen all around your body and keep you from looking pale (not so cool in Summer)
… amongst a whole bunch of other wonderful nutrients that your body will LOVE you for eating.
So whether you’re wanting to be beautifully GLOWING, to load your body with vitamins and minerals for optimum health, or to help with skin conditions such as psoriasis, SPINACH is one of nature’s finest additions to your (already colourful) plate!
Buon appetito!