5 Simple Food Substitutions For Healthier Skin

By: Toshita Sahni

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Healthy skin starts from within. Making small but consistent changes in your daily diet can lead to significant long-term improvements.

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Simple substitutions are a great way to keep nourishing your skin. Replace unhealthy food habits with mindful choices that contribute to holistic health.

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To get you started, we have listed five easy food and drink 'swaps' you can consider. Follow these tips for better skin health:

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Swap 1

Don't rely on packaged foods as snacks. Keep walnuts, almonds, cashews, etc., handy. Nuts are rich in fatty acids and nutrients that can protect your skin.

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Swap 2

Instead of refined/simple carbohydrates, add complex carbohydrates to your diet. Substitute maida for millet-based flours made of ragi, jowar, jowar, etc.

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Craving something sweet? Don't reach for desserts with refined sugar. Relish the goodness of fresh fruits like oranges, kiwis, berries, pomegranates, etc.

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Say no to sugary sodas, packaged juices, fizzy drinks, etc. Sip traditional desi drinks free of refined sugar, such as imli sherbet, nimbu paani, nariyal paani, etc.

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Drink herbal teas rather than readymade chai/coffee. They have many advantages. Most herbal teas don't need milk, which can be problematic for certain skin types/conditions.

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