Does Omega-3 provide any benefit to the skin?
We all desire clear, youthful skin that radiates health and vitality. But many of us think that healthy skin comes from creams and lotions. Actually, the food we eat plays a major role in determining the overall condition of our skin. Your skin is the largest organ of your body, protecting underlying organs and tissues from infection, regulating temperature, immune function, as well as metabolism. The best diet for the healthiest skin emphasizes adequate amounts of lean protein, plenty of fresh water, heart healthy fats such as Omega-3 and Omega-9 (from nuts and olives, for example), plenty of low-glycemic index carbohydrates like dark, cruciforous (tree-like) vegetables and fruits like broccoli and blueberries, while reducing to minimal the levels of high glycemic index carbohydrates like breads, pasta, rice, potatoes, peas, carrots, corn, juices and other sweets. These lead to high amounts of inflammation both above and beneath the skin. Omega-3 EFAs combat inflammation to help impro
