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FOOD & BEVERAGE

OYSTER

Well known for their
aphrodisiac qualities,
saltwater mollusks –oysters
which live in marine habitats
such as bays and oceans are
excellent sources of zinc and
other trace minerals like
copper, iron and selenium
that are needed in small
amounts in the body. The
above-mentioned minerals
present in oysters have a lot
to offer in terms of improving
immunity and skin health.
Zinc maintains the skin’s
defence against infection and
promotes wound healing. Of
all foods, oysters contain the
maximum zinc per serving.
The trace minerals present in
oysters have skin enhancing
qualities. Copper improves
skin elasticity and reduces
wrinkles, whereas a
deficiency in selenium may
make the skin more sensitive
to oxidative stress.

SWEET POTATO
EGG WHITES

There is no reason to go carb-free just because you are after
perfect skin. Sweet potatoes are a great option because of Another reason not to skip
their high levels of vitamin A. Vitamin A derivatives have been breakfast: In addition to
shown to help reduce oil production in the skin, and are used giving your body a dose of
to treat acne and help impart a natural glow and also make healthy protein that it needs,
your skin softer and younger. Its high levels of beta-carotene egg whites are high in both
means sweet potato benefits skin by fighting the free radicals the lysine and proline (amino
that cause skin ageing too. acids), as well as collagen
itself. So, adding egg whites
QUINOA to your diet could help
support your body’s natural
production of collagen to
Quinoa is a flowering plant that belongs to the “amaranth” help fight fine lines
family. This protein-packed grain is well-known in the kitchen,
but its high levels of riboflavin make it a superstar for your
skin. Riboflavin lends a hand to your skin’s elasticity and the
production of connective tissue, which helps even things out
and makes fine lines and wrinkles look less prominent.

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