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Foods for fabulous skin

Posted on Aug 12th 2008 12:00PM by Kristen Seymour
Following a balanced diet improves your overall health. Proper nutrition not only helps you feel good, though -- it also helps you look good!

According to the Mayo Clinic, a diet rich in antioxidants has a protective effect on skin. And, the good news is that these foods that are good for your skin are also good for you in general! Conversely, certain foods actually seem to be related to skin damage. The Mayo Clinic says that a diet high in meat and full-fat milk can increase your risk of skin wrinkling.

To find out what you should be eating to keep your face flawless, check out our gallery.

Good food for good skin(click thumbnails to view gallery)

NutsCherries, berries, melons, apples and pearsVeggies like spinach and other green leafy vegetables, eggplant, asparagus, celery and onionsLegumes, like broad and lima beansOlive oil

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