Natural Grocers® Body Care Guide

Clear, supple, glowing skin starts on the inside! Fill the menu with the flavorful variety of unprocessed foods nature provides and mind your blood sugar balance. Excess sugars in your blood alter the function of proteins, like collagen and elastin, which are responsible for skin structure and elasticity. Meals that include clean protein, healthy fats, and a rainbow of plants help support healthy blood sugar balance.* DIET

Get omega-3 fatty acids from cold water fatty fish to support healthy skin. Choose coconut oil for medium-chain triglycerides to support your skin barrier and moisture retention and olive oil to support a healthy inflammation response.* Healthy fats are critical for healthy skin! *

Make every meal colorful.

Vitamin C is the snack for me!

Berries, purple potatoes, eggplant, and other richly-hued fruits and veggies are good sources of potent free radical scavengers called polyphenols. These compounds support skin health in the sun, modulate inflammation, and promote cellular health.*

As an antioxidant, it supports your complexion by scavenging free radicals. It’s also required for collagen production and supports skin hydration. Vitamin C-rich foods include parsley, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, papaya, and guava.*

Think orange, red, and yellow foods, like yams, watermelon, and tomatoes, paired with healthy fat for better absorption. Leafy greens and pasture-raised eggs are also good sources of carotenoids. Carotenoid-rich foods are for supporting skin during sunny day fun. *

Don’t forget about vitamin E!

Say hello to gelatin.

It’s a dietary source of collagen and contains many amino acids that support normal skin growth.* Bone broth is an excellent source of gelatin, and you can also get creative with fun treats, like healthy homemade gummies or jello.

This vitamin is integral to the skin’s antioxidant system, helping fight free radicals, modulate inflammation, and support skin during sunny outings.* Sunflower seeds, almonds, hazelnuts, leafy greens, and avocados are good sources of vitamin E.

NUTRITION TIP: Dietary fiber promotes digestive health and supports healthy blood sugar balance, which are both a win for your skin. * But… the average American consumes less than the recommended 25+ grams per day. Fiber-rich foods include lentils, chia seeds, avocados, almonds, and raspberries.

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*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

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