Nutritious But Delicious Foods

By Sarah Baker 

With Spring here and Summer quickly approaching, we want to make sure that we look and feel our best. In order to do this, we have to take care of ourselves. This includes watching what foods we eat. If you are anything like me, then you love food, but we have to be careful which ones we eat. There are certain foods that we should definitely make a part of our regular diet, ones that keep us hydrated and are good for our skin. Then there are foods that we should avoid, ones that make us bloated and pack on the weight easily. I have comprised a list of these foods so that you can make sure that you feel your best and are summer ready.

1. Good for you skin:

Dark chocolate-give you a glow

Yogurt-prevents wrinkles

Pomegranates-inflammatory fighting anti-oxidants protect your skin

Walnut-gives you soft skin

Peppers-fights crow’s feet

Green tea-may reduce the risk of skin cancer and has anti-inflammatory fighting anti-oxidants, reduces redness

Sunflower seeds-brightens skin

Kidney beans-blemishes

Soy-evens out skin tone

Oatmeal-makes you look younger

Pumpkin-fights wrinkles

Strawberries-anti-aging Vitamin C

2. Keeps you hydrated:

Cucumber

Iceberg lettuce

Celery

Radishes

Tomatoes

Green peppers

Cauliflower

Watermelon

Spinach

Star fruit

Cantaloupe

Broccoli

Strawberries

Grapefruit

Baby carrots

Yogurt

Peaches

Pears

Plums

Apples

Kiwi

3. Foods that make you bloat:

Legumes such as beans, peas, lentils

Artificial sweeteners

Salt

Craterous Vegetables such as broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, Brussels sprouts

Dairy

Fizzy drinks

Chewing gum

Refined cards such as white rice, pasta, potatoes, and sugar

Sparkling water

4. Foods that make you gain weight fast

Sushi rolls

Dried fruit

Brain muffins

Wraps

Bottled teas

Veggie burgers

Salads-be careful of the add ons

Tofu

Real nut butters

Tropical fruit

Avocado

Cheese

Tuna

As you can see, there are some foods that fall under multiple categories. If they fall under a good category and a bad category, you just have to make sure that you eat them in moderation. Eat enough for the good effects to happen, but not too much that you experience the bad effects. One example is broccoli. It keeps you hydrated but too much of it can make you bloated, which is something you definitely don’t want during bathing suit season. So, in preparation for the short, skirts, and bathing suits, consider changing your diet and adding foods that are good for your skin and keep you hydrated while taking out those that make you bloat and gain weight fast.

Healthy=Happy