People generally don’t fully register what they consume, and what they are actually putting into their body. Not only does it affect your health, but it can also affect your mood, sleep schedule, and yes, your skin. So how does your diet affect you, and what can you do to keep flawless skin and a healthy routine? Here are three of the most popular diets and how they will affect your skin.

The Mediterranean Diet is a very popular choice for not only its slimming results, but also its heart-healthy choices. Mostly containing fish, leafy greens, olive oil and fruit, these foods are extremely beneficial to your skin. Eating fish is now linked with protection against Melanoma–a very common and very deadly form of skin cancer. The Omega-3 fatty acids that fish contain promote stronger cells, and keep our skin cell membranes’ elasticity and strength up. That’s only the benefit of the FISH, so what about the olive oil, tomatoes, and leafy greens? They all posses antioxidants that assist in blocking chemical reactions that lead to sun damage. Some other helpful tips: olive oil is not only good for your skin through ingesting it, but putting a little in your hair helps promote shine and strength, and it’s very hydrating so I will even shave my legs with it! Thats not all.. ingesting it also keeps your colon happy 🙂

A vegetarian/vegan diet is probably not as popular, because you’re not only giving up meat but also all animal products.. that means no chocolate milk or cheese. As a result of sacrificing your delicious meat products, you end up eating a lot more whole grains, vegetables, and fruits. All of these substances contain antioxidants that help neutralize the free radicals that contribute to the formation of wrinkles, brown spots, and other signs of aging. My cousin who is a facialist once told me that the hormones in dairy could worsen your breakouts, and cutting out dairy would do wonders for her skin! Since a veggie diet is slow low in fat, it is important to incorporate other foods such as ground flax seeds and olive oil in order to retain water and have soft, supple skin.

High protein and low carb(atkins); essentially, this diet consists of cutting out white bread, pasta, refined sugar, and other carbs. What this does is help lower the stress hormone cortisol which helps minimize breakouts! This diet swaps out these heavy foods and replaces them with whole grains, fresh produce, and lean meats. These food contain antioxidants, a pimple-popping zinc, and collagen-building protein! This diet can be tricky, because too much red meat can interfere with your health – try to stick to leaner meat and fish! Always drink plenty of water as well!

So eat well, and enjoy your skin!

Stay classy,

M&M