Since time immemorial, man has been yearning to become eternal. And so his interest in achieving beauty through natural nutrients dates back to the Middle Ages. When we think of beauty, we think of feeling young and looking good – that is, having healthy and luscious skin, hair and nails. Regardless of gender, age, nature, occupation, living conditions, etc., every human being wants to be young and beautiful for as long as only God knows. But many factors act as inhibitors of our desire for good looks and beauty. The global economic recession, stress, the greenhouse effect, processed foods everywhere; etc put our aging appearance on the fast track. The healthy nutrients, necessary to enhance our beauty, are hardly found in our diet these days.

The old saying that ‘you are what you eat’ doesn’t just apply to your overall health and nutrition, it also reflects how your skin, hair, and nails look or feel. Therefore, it does not make sense to say that certain foods can affect the health of your skin and, by extension, its beauty. So what this piece strives to unravel are those foods that can help you achieve and maintain good health, and at the same time, make you look and feel beautiful.

* Water. Many of you do not know that water is essential when it comes to healthy skin, hair and nails. Water plays an important role in the transport of nutrients to your cells and tissues. Water helps purify your body and eliminates toxins that cause aging through perspiration, excretion and urination. It is no wonder then that you need at least 8 glasses of pure, drinkable water a day.

* Carbohydrate. The main function of carbohydrates in your body is energy – energy to work. However, there are some that can help you maintain, restore, or bring out the beauty in you. Some of these healthy foods are whole grains, cereals, rice, etc. They contain fiber and selenium. Fiber helps in the rapid elimination of waste, ensuring that toxins are not reabsorbed by the body. You need to live to include at least one of these foods in your daily diet.

* Protein. Our approach to achieving beauty through a healthy protein diet is on dairy products. You should opt for skim or low-fat milk and other dairy products. Did you know that low-fat dairy products are high in vitamin A? Do you know that vitamin A is essential for your healthy skin? Low-fat yogurt is also good for the digestive system and, by extension, helps maintain skin health.

* Fats and oils. Here we are considering essential fatty acids. They are very good at nourishing your skin, hair, and nails. They are found in walnuts, flaxseed, and fish such as salmon, tuna, and mackerel. Do not miss them in your daily diet.

* Fruits vegetables. These contain vitamins and minerals. Without a doubt, eating a wide variety of fruits and vegetables will not only ensure your general well-being, but also your overall healthy skin. The antioxidants in vitamins C and E in fruits and vegetables have been shown to help reduce skin cell damage caused by harmful free radicals, which contribute to skin aging. Without an adequate intake of these vitamins, you may see it reflect on the appearance of your skin, hair, and nails.

* Food supplements. Because it is not always easy to bring all of these foods together in one meal, modern science has provided a tour. This is in the area of ​​what they call nutricosmetic products. These products are taken orally in tablets, capsules or in liquid form and provide the necessary nutrients for the beauty of the skin, hair, nails and general well-being. Nutricosmetics are designed to provide the necessary vitamins, minerals, and herbal extracts to keep skin, hair, and nails in good shape, and to ensure cell recovery. They are supplements, remember! They are not intended to replace your balanced diets.

From the above, you have seen that you may be able to stretch your youth, your beauty, your healthy skin, hair and nails a little more, a little more. It will cost you self-control and discipline. This is because our current society is plagued with unhealthy eating habits and behaviors – processed foods, alcohol, and smoking. But let me remind you that for truly glowing, youthful skin, hair, and nails, a balanced diet rich in whole grains, water, fatty acids, fruits, and vegetables is best.