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Over the years, one of the main reasons I began to eat healthier was because I noticed the connection between the foods I ate and the health of my skin.

I began incorporating more whole foods into my “diet” and, with time, I began to notice that my skin had more of a glow to it, which excited me to experiment further!

I’ve always loved experimenting with new ways of doing things and being my own guinea pig.

Sometimes it works out and I discover a better way of doing something .. and sometimes it doesn’t .. haha .. but that’s life! :D

With time, I decided to try an elimination “diet” to pinpoint, even further, the exact foods that my skin disliked.

I discovered that my skin highly dislikes and becomes inflamed when I consume DAIRY!

All dairy aggravates my skin, even if it’s raw.

It took me a long time to COMPLETELY stop consuming dairy but when I did, it was further evidence that it was aggravating my skin, even when I ate it infrequently, and in small amounts.

Banana + Nut Butter + Raw Honey + Chia Seeds

The list below is by no means the ONLY foods that will improve the health of your skin, but it is a pretty thorough list. : )

Keep in mind, you might want to do your own experiment to see which foods your skin loves.

Banana Bread Recipe - Gluten, Dairy, Egg Free + No Refined Sugar

FOODS FOR GLOWING SKIN

VEGETABLES

Artichokes
Sweet potatoes
Leafy Greens - Kale, Spinach, Collards, Arugula (etc.)
Broccoli / Broccolini
Brussels Sprouts
Celery
Cucumbers
Bok Choy
Bell Peppers (yellow & orange)
Carrots
Cabbage (green & purple)
Eggplant
Cauliflower
Onions
Mushrooms
Parsnips
Radishes
Beets
Green Vegetables, in general

FRUIT

Avocados
Citrus Fruit - Grapefruit, Oranges, Lemons (etc.)
Red Grapes
Watermelon - Melons, in general (hydrating!)
Berries - Blackberries, Raspberries, Blueberries, Strawberries (etc.)
Pomegranates
Bananas
Plums
Figs
Kiwi
Pineapple
Apples
Cherries

NUTS / SEEDS / OIL

Chia Seeds
Walnuts
Almonds
Flaxseeds
Olive Oil
Walnut Oil
Avocado Oil
Almond Oil
Coconut Oil

GRAINS / BEANS

Oats - Steel Cut Oats, Rolled Oats, Sprouted Oats (etc.)
Quinoa
Millet
Sorghum
Kidney Beans

SPICES

Ginger
Miso
Cinnamon
Paprika
Turmeric
Garlic
Mushroom Powder - Chaga, Lion’s Mane, Reishi (etc.)

LIQUIDS

Water (duh)
Green Tea
Natural, Herbal Teas
Cold Press, Fresh Vegetable + Fruit Juice (without added sugar)
Coconut Water

MYSTIC DREAMER by Minds Eye Tea is my new favorite!

Not to mention, all of these foods are wonderful for your overall health, brain function, energy levels and body composition!

I’m a big believer that health and beauty is the result of a combination of what we put inside our body (the food & liquids we consume), as well as what we do and put on the outside (exercise, products we use on our skin, exposure to external stress etc.).