Keep the focus on healthy foods. Low-fat proteins, complex carbs, and vitamin-packed fruits and vegetables provide the building blocks for beautiful skin.
Keep tabs on your alcohol consumption. One alcoholic drink a day won't cause damage, but in excess, alcohol can cause problems. Enjoy alcohol in moderation if you want a healthier complexion.
Stay hydrated. Keep that water bottle handy — by drinking plenty of H2O (or eating it, in water-packed fruits and vegetables like watermelon, blueberries, tomatoes, and peppers), you ensure your body stays hydrated and will keep your skin supple and glowing.
Limit sweets and baked goods. Studies are finding that sugars can damage your skin's collagen, weakening the cells and speeding the development of wrinkles and sagging. So stick with whole grains, such as quinoa and barley, and whole-grain pastas and breads on the carb front, and keep limiting your intake of sweets — that'll help keep your skin looking good.
Eat your vitamins. Look for ways to add even more antioxidant-rich foods — like berries, dark, leafy vegetables, and even unsalted roasted peanuts — to your diet. You'll be helping your skin fight off the damage that can cause premature aging and sagging.
Keep eating healthy fats. Nutritionists recommend that people eat omega-3-rich fish like salmon, carp, albacore tuna, and sea bass at least twice a week — along with such plant-based omega-3 sources as flaxseed and walnuts on a daily basis. You'll not only reap the benefits with healthier skin, but you may preserve your heart's health and prevent certain types of cancer as well.
Stock up on green tea. Most studies suggest that a cup or two of green tea a day is all it takes to reap the benefits of its potent antioxidants — so try to drink at least a cup a day.
