Food To Make You Look Healthy

Get the glow of good health. Foods that make you look healthy do so because they really are good for you. The same foods that promote smooth and supple skin, white teeth and shiny hair also control weight, prevent chronic diseases and lengthen life. Choose foods that can help you look and feel healthier, from the inside out.

Carrots

Eat carrots to give your skin a healthy and attractive glow. Carrots are high in a form of vitamin A called beta carotene, which gives your skin a warm tone. Other fruits and vegetables that have the same effect include sweet potatoes, apricots, cantaloupe, plums, mangoes, spinach, kale, winter squash, turnip greens and collard greens. You will get noticeable results after just two months of regular consumption of these fruits and veggies. In addition to a healthier look, these foods will contribute to healthy eyes and reduce your risk of heart attack and chronic diseases.

Salmon

Salmon provides omega-3 fatty acids and quality protein for healthy, smooth skin and other anti-aging effects. The omega-3 fats in salmon fight inflammation, which causes wrinkles and sagging skin, heart disease, diabetes and cancer. Other anti-inflammatory foods include colorful fruits and vegetables, olive oil, nuts, seeds and flax. Avoid foods that cause inflammation, such as sugar, processed foods and baked goods.

Celery

Get healthy white teeth by munching on crunchy stalks of celery -- the fibrous cellulose will lighten stains as you chew. Apples also whiten teeth. They contain malic acid, a chemical used in commercial teeth-whitening products. Apples also polish away stains as you chew. Strawberries can help whiten teeth because they contain vitamin C, which reduces plaque, and an astringent that helps diminish surface stains.

Avocado

Avocodo is chock-full of heart-healthy monounsaturated fats that are vital for shiny hair, vibrant skin and supple nails. Additional foods that contain healthy fats are olive and canola oils, olives, fish and other seafood, nuts and peanut butter. A lack of healthy fats in your diet could leave you with dry and flaky skin, brittle nails and dull, dry hair prone to damage.

Water

Although not technically a food, water is an essential nutrient necessary for health and all biochemical processes in the body. Water also keeps skin hydrated and looking healthy. Drink eight to 10 glasses per day to avoid dehydration and resulting dry skin.