What to eat during Tet for beautiful skin?

Green vegetables, fish, meat jelly, pig's feet soup, fruits, and nuts rich in collagen and antioxidants help keep skin young, beautiful, and smooth.

According to Master, Doctor, Specialist in Dermatology - Skin Aesthetics, Tam Anh General Hospital, Ho Chi Minh City, if banh chung, braised pork, Chinese sausage, jam, beer, and soft drinks during Tet easily cause weight gain and damage the skin, there are many other foods that are good for the skin and slow down aging.

Pig's feet, meat jelly, boiled chicken : These are dishes rich in collagen - an important protein that acts as glue to bind the skin's structures, helping the skin to be firm and plump. Collagen creates elasticity and slows down skin aging.

Collagen is mainly found in animal skin, bones, tendons, muscles and other tissues. Jellied meat is rich in collagen because it is cooked from ingredients such as pig skin, pig's feet, and pig's ears. Chicken breast and breast also contain a lot of collagen. However, Dr. Thu recommends that these dishes also contain a lot of saturated fat, so they should be used in moderation, avoid overuse, which can easily cause weight gain and affect cardiovascular health.

Soups : Bitter melon soup, bone broth, vegetable broth and drinks (filtered water, fruit juice...) all provide water for the body; you should drink about 1.5-2 liters of water per day. Soups also contain nutrients and collagen to provide moisture for smooth skin. Water promotes metabolism, helps eliminate toxins from the body, reduces acne and dark spots.

The stew contains nutrients and collagen that are good for the skin. Photo: Freepik

Fatty fish: Soups, steamed dishes, hot pots with ingredients from salmon, mackerel, herring... are rich in vitamin E, antioxidants and omega 3 fatty acids - important ingredients for anti-aging, moisturizing, and increasing skin elasticity. Omega-3 fatty acids also have anti-inflammatory effects, prevent acne formation, and reduce the effects of sunlight on the skin.

According to research by King Khalid University, Saudi Arabia, published in the US National Library of Medicine, marine fish collagen is similar to human collagen, so this food group can be used as a nutritional supplement along with collagen peptides.

Nuts : Healthy plant fats in almonds, cashews, peanuts, walnuts, sunflower seeds... are good for the skin. They contain lots of vitamin E, selenium and zinc to keep the skin soft, smooth, less wrinkled and heal wounds quickly.

Walnuts contain more omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids than any other nut. These are essential fatty acids that fight aging and are not produced by the body.

Fruits and vegetables rich in vitamins: Dishes made from dark green vegetables and citrus fruits such as oranges, tangerines, grapefruits, etc. are rich in vitamins and minerals. This is not only a dish to prevent boredom during Tet but also slows down the aging process of the skin. You should prioritize simple, low-fat vegetable preparation methods such as salads, steaming, and boiling.

Broccoli also contains lutein - a natural substance that fights the harmful effects of oxidation. Kale contains a lot of retinol which supports collagen production, reduces wrinkles, promotes cell turnover and helps treat acne.

Fruits rich in anti-aging vitamins and minerals. Photo: Freeoik

Guava, tomatoes, and strawberries are rich in vitamin C, which can protect the skin from the harmful effects of sunlight, reduce wrinkles and dark spots. Ripe avocados contain healthy fats, which help keep the skin moist and elastic, and are anti-oxidants, reducing the harmful effects of sunlight.

To protect and maintain healthy skin, you should reduce salty foods such as fish sauce, pickles, braised meat; sugary foods such as cakes, jams, candies; alcoholic beverages, and cigarettes. Getting enough sleep, 7-8 hours a day, is also beneficial for your skin.

Thu Anh

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