Is skin health important?
The skin is healthy when the body is in balance. Our digestive system and hormones play a key role in the health of our skin, and our skin can be a great indicator that we need to attend to an aspect of our health.
The skin is the largest organ we have, and our protective barrier to the outside world. It does an amazing job of this.
Our specialised six week skin programme is something we are very proud of, as it is not only a delicious clean eating experience for our clients, but it nourishes and supports the systems that encourage skin health.
While there are many nutrients that the skin needs every day to stay healthy, here is a summary of some of the more important ones:
Omega-6: the building blocks of cell membranes. Having enough omega-6 in your diet can help prevent skin dryness, and lubricate the skin beautifully.
Omega-3: these fatty acids are well known to prevent inflammation throughout your body, (inflammtion normally presents as redness, or increased infection), but they may also add a softness to your skin.
Zinc: This important mineral (often very low in NZ'ers due to the low content in our soils) helps to keep cell walls stable, and protect the skin from sun damage. It is an important anti-oxidant.
Beta-carotene: A precursor to Vitamin A - again protective against radiation from the sun, and important for the immune system as a defence against skin infections.
Vitamin C: Involved in the formation of collagen, protecting against oxidation, and said to be "anti-aging" (I'm always dubious about this claim in any product), but vitamin C as a nutrient can support skin integrity and has powerful skin healing properties.
Of course, our food sources are the most important places to get these nutrients, and our Skin programme is full of them. If you're interested in this programme, do get in touch with us, and we can talk with you further about the benefits of the included foods for all manner of skin conditions and protection.
Article published by Taste Success
