How to nourish your body and skin with food

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What you eat matters...Your skin reflects your overall health

What to avoid as much as possible if you want to fight inflammation:

• refined carbohydrates, such as white bread and pastries

• French fries and other fried foods

• soda and other sugar-sweetened beverages

• red meat (burgers, steaks) and processed meat (hot dogs, sausage)

• margarine, shortening, and lard

An anti-inflammatory diet should include these food:

• tomatoes

• olive oil

• green leafy vegetables, such as spinach, kale, and collards

• nuts like almonds and walnuts

• fatty fish like salmon, mackerel, tuna, and sardines

• fruits such as strawberries, blueberries, cherries, and oranges

It's not easy to resist the satisfaction that the "unhealthy food" bring to us but you can consume things in moderation and have a 80/20 diet most of the time with 80% of healthy choices and 20% of whatever you want to eat. ;) This is just a personal advice. :D

You can do your research to find out more recommendations on anti-inflammatory diet and/or share your thoughts/questions by commenting below. Thank you!