SHAUN RESNIK

AS adults, we all aspire to having fresh-looking, radiant skin. By eating foods that help heal and nourish the skin from the inside out, we can better achieve this goal.

The first place to start is to improve the health of the gut. Make sure you eat plenty of fibre in the form of raw vegetables, fresh fruit, raw nuts and seeds, and wholesome grains. This helps keep the colon clean and rid the body of toxins.

It is vital that the internal digestive flora is in balance too, hence biodynamic natural yoghurt or a good quality probiotic is important.

Antioxidant-rich tropical fruits and berries help heal acne, as do zinc-rich foods, which suppress bacteria in the skin. The over-consumption of processed foods, which lack vital enzymes and are packed with preservatives and additives, inhibits the body’s natural healing ability and leads to poor skin tone and pimples.
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