Let nature make you up: Foods That Are Good for Healthy Skin and Hair

Okay, let’s be real, who doesn’t want to glow? Nobody wakes up in the morning and says, “Hmm, today I want to look like a tired plant.” Nah. We all want that soft, smooth skin and hair that bounces when the wind blows. But here’s the thing: glow is not just about creams, serums, or oils or those expensive skin care products which do not even work half the time. It actually starts with what you feed yourself. Yup, your plate is your skincare routine.

Let me break it down for you in the most casual way possible, because I’m not about to sound like a boring biology teacher on Monday morning. 

Water Is the Real Plug

Listen, if your liquid intake is mostly carbonated drinks, and maybe one accidental sachet of pure water, your skin will snitch on you. Dry lips, dull face, and looking like cracked cement. It's water deficiency, my friend. Picture this: You spend the whole day on soft drinks. By evening, you’re licking your lips like a goat, and they’re still white and dry. Meanwhile, the girl who’s sipping water throughout the day is glowing like the sun. 

Moral of the story? Drink your water. Add lemon if plain water bores you. Whatever it is make sure you're drinking enough water if you want yhat healthy skin

Fruits Are Basically Free Skincare 🥭

Why are you stressing over expensive “glow oils” when mango, orange, and avocado are rotting in the market? All the essential vitamins we need are in fruits, but we refuse to spend on them. Once you develop a habit of adding fruits to your daily meals, you're going to be bombarded with questions here and there. Sis, beauty from within is literally what you consume.

Best fruits for glow: 
● Oranges and pawpaw = bright, clear skin. 
● Avocado = soft skin + shiny hair. 
● Bananas = hydration plug.

 
Veggies: The Bodyguards of Your Skin

 Veggies and fruits work hand in hand. They both have some nutrients in common, but they serve different benefits. You see all those kontomire, carrots, and tomatoes? That’s the real Avengers team fighting 
pimples, dull and pale skin. You’re always picking veggies especially onions out of your stew like it serves no purpose. Onions have been known for being rich in antioxidants, fiber and vitamin C. Only people who skip B.D.T class throw onions away.

Glow veggies: 
Carrots = glow vitamin. 
Spinach/kontomire = iron for strong hair. 
Tomatoes = natural sunscreen (no jokes).

 
Protein = The Reason Your Hair Stays Put

 Hair is literally made of protein. If you don’t eat enough, your hair will start resigning from your head one strand at a time. You’re combing your hair and it looks like half your scalp relocated to the comb. Before you start suspecting your hairdresser to be a witch, check your diet first.

Best protein sources: 
● Eggs. 
● Fish and chicken. 
● Beans and lentils.

Eggs are the best in my honext opinion!

 
Good Fats Are Your Built-In Lotion  

Stop running away from all fats. Some fats are your friends. They keep your skin soft and your hair shiny. They also protect vital organs in your body like your intestines.  
You’ve been “avoiding fat” to slim down, but now your skin is looking like old gari. What you need is avocado, nuts, and a little olive oil. Just don’t go overboard, unless you want to shine like suya. 

Whole Grains Keep the Pimples Away  

All that white bread, sugary drinks, and pastries? Pimples love them. They’ll move into your forehead rent-free. Whole grains keep your sugar levels steady and your face clearer. One week of meat pies and Fanta for lunch, and your face looks like the milky way galaxy. Switch to oats, brown rice, or whole wheat bread, and watch your skin say “thank you.”

 
Omega-3 & Zinc = The Secret Ingredients  

Small but mighty! Omega-3 keeps hair thick and shiny, while zinc helps heal breakouts. Best foods rich in Omega-3 and zinc are: Sardines, salmon, mackerel. Get ready to mine for fish!

Nuts and seeds  

Your hair feels like broom bristles and pimples won’t quit? Maybe it’s not your cream, maybe you’re missing these nutrients. Groundnuts, pumpkin seeds, chia and sunflower seeds have just the nourishment your body needs.

Final Thoughts 

At the end of the day, skin creams and hair products are cool, but they’re just surface-level. If you’re eating junk, your glow will not last. The real skincare starts in your kitchen. So before you waste money on another “miracle cream,” check your plate. Eat right, drink water, and let your food do the heavy lifting. Because when you glow from the inside, even Snapchat filters will respect you.

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