Female Beauty

• Salmon, flaxseed, and avocado:
  All contain omega-3 fatty acids, compounds that help reduce inflammation in the body.  That reduction in inflammation helps combat problems like puffy eyes, pronounced fine lines, and sagging skin. Be sure to buy wild — not farmed — salmon, to get the best fatty acids. Grind your flaxseeds before sprinkling them on yogurt or cereal for the most benefit.  
• Tomatoes:
  Tomatoes are the sole source of the powerful antioxidant, Lycopene. Their nutritional value actually goes up when cooked, and their acid reduces further their already low glycemic index of 28. They are great for the skin, and are great for vitamins C and A, as well as for calcium.
• Nuts and wheat germ:
  Both are chock-full of biotin, a nutrient known for making hair and nails strong and resilient. 
• Water:
  It’s true that gulping down loads of water will help your skin look its prettiest. “Water helps your skin by getting by-products out of your body,” says Ryba. By drinking lots of water, you’re helping your kidneys function better, which in turn helps skin avoid a sallow, tired look.

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