FOODS THAT HELP SKIN STAY SMOOTH

CORN AND PEAS

A 2010 study published in the British Journal of Nutrition found that the beta carotene in yellow and green vegetables like corn and peas can help reduce facial wrinkling around the eyes, also known as crow’s feet.

CORN RECIPES

Home-Style Grits (here)

Avocado Quesadillas with Salsa and Cashew Sour Cream (here)

Southern-Style Cornbread (here)

Enchiladas (here)

Roasted Sweet Potato and Black Bean Bowl with Lime Cilantro Vinaigrette (here)

Vegetable Pot Pie (here)

Black-Eyed Peas Salad (here)

Roasted Corn on the Cob with Spicy Rub (here)

Rainbow Slaw (here)

PEA RECIPES

Sweet Pea Hummus (here)

Vegetable Pot Pie (here)

FLAXSEEDS, CHIA SEEDS, HEMP SEEDS, AND WALNUTS

The omega-3 fatty acids in these seeds and nuts have been found to help prevent premature wrinkling of the skin. Be sure to use ground flaxseed meal for easier digestion. A serving of ground flaxseed meal and chia seeds is 2 tablespoons each. A serving of hemp seeds is 4 tablespoons, and a serving of walnuts is ¼ cup.

FLAXSEED RECIPES

Mary’s Daily Green Smoothie (here)

Blueberry Muffins (here)

Perfect Pecan Pie (here)

Fudge Walnut Brownies (here)

Pineapple Carrot Cupcakes with Orange Cashew Cream Topping (here)

CHIA SEED RECIPES

Chia Berry Breakfast Pudding (here)

Sunrise Smoothie Bowl (here)

HEMP SEED RECIPES

Tracye’s Daily Green Smoothie (here)

WALNUT RECIPES

Sweet Potato Smoothie (here)

Banana Walnut Muffins (here)

Stuffed Orange and Red Bell Peppers (here)

Arugula Salad with Walnuts and Caesar Dressing (here)

Swiss Chard Sauté with Walnuts (here)

Hazelnut Date Bars (here)

Fudge Walnut Brownies (here)

Pineapple Carrot Cupcakes with Orange Cashew Cream Topping (here)

GREEN TEA

Sipping this tea has been shown to delay the appearance of wrinkles and expression lines, as well as improve skin hydration and elasticity and improve overall skin quality.

RECIPE

Green Tea with Ginger and Cardamom (here)

KIWI

This fuzzy fruit is exceptionally high in vitamin C, which helps to maintain the collagen and elastin essential for firm skin. One large kiwi has enough vitamin C to meet the daily requirement.

RECIPES

Watermelon Kiwi Lime Smoothie (here)

Fruity Ice Pops (here)

Almost Ambrosia (here)