I'm sure you've heard about how important the collagen for the skin. In case you still have any doubts, this article explains it in detail: Why it is important collagen what is the skin for?
Let's start with the basics. There are two ways to deliver collagen to your skin:
- Topically with creams and lotions
- Orally with foods containing collagen or stimulating collagen production
Today in SOIVRE we are going to focus on recommending which foods should be included in your diet to ensure a good supply of collagen.
List of collagen skin foods
Dairy products
Dairy products contain proteins, including collagen.. Milk, cheese, yoghurt, butter and cottage cheese are very beneficial for stimulating collagen production in the skin.
Go for red meat as it contains natural collagen.
Red meat also contains collagen in abundance. It is important to eat quality, organic meat in your diet.. Collagen is a protein and is present in them. In particular, in pig's feet.
If you are vegetariandon't worry, there are many options for you of foods that stimulate collagen production. Here are a few suggestions.
Soya and derived products: soya milk, soya cheese, soya yoghurt, soya yoghurt...
Soy has genistein, which is an isoflavone that blocks enzymes that destroy collagen. Because they minimise the destruction, they promote higher levels of collagen in the body.
Not only that, but genistein replaces lost oestrogen and minimises menopausal complaints. It also helps to reduce cholesterol levels or prevent prostate cancer and hypothyroidism.
Red and dark purple fruits
Let's pay some attention to the colours of the natural foods we include in our diet and prioritise red, purple or violet fruits such as cherries, strawberries, blueberries, raspberries and blackberries.
All these fruits are rich in anthocyanins, a red pigment with antioxidant properties. They are also rich in lycopene, which stimulates collagen production.
[Tweet "Foods that contain #collagen or stimulate its production: dairy products, red fruits, red meats..."]
Vitamin C-rich foods
Along the same lines as what we have already discussed, vitamin C present in fruits such as kiwi, orange, lemon, grapefruit, pineapple, melon and mango will help predispose the body to the production of this protein.
For a more complete list of foods rich in vitamin C, click here and we will provide you with more information.
Amino acid foods
Products rich in lysine and proline are useful for forming all types of collagen. These substances occur mainly in dairy products, and can also be found in egg whites, lean meats and oily fish.
Sulphur-containing foods
Sulphur is an extraordinary component to aid collagen production. Garlic, onion, parsley, banana, black tea, horseradish, peanuts, papaya and coconut also contain sulphur. Search, catch and to your plates!
Let's pay attention to vegetables
Vegetables are rich in vitamin C and vitamin K, both of which are very useful for stimulating anti-oxidative functions in your body. You should add green peppers, parsley and spinach to your diet.
Others that are not very green, but are vegetables that support our pro-collagen purpose are broccoli, Brussels sprouts, kale, beetroot, purple asparagus and cauliflower.
In relation to vegetables and fruits, it is important to keep in mind that the fresher they are, the better the quality. consume better. Another essential aspect - whenever possible - is that they should be organic, because... we are what we eat.
Tea: a cup a day
Let's go back to the five o'clock tea and limit coffee. Tea is an antioxidant, especially white and green tea. Thanks to their high doses of catechins, they prevent the destruction of collagen. Not only that, they also contain vitamins A, C and E, selenium, melatonin, coenzyme Q10 and beta-carotene.
The darkest and purest chocolate
Just a small piece of dark chocolate (no sugar, no mixers, no nuts) contains as much antioxidants as any fruit. So from time to time, don't be afraid to savour a dark ounce and as it slowly melts in your mouth, it changes your mood. We know ;-) The world looks kinder after eating a piece of chocolate, it's food for happiness.
[Tweet "The fresher the vegetables and fruits the better for our 1TP5Food and 1TP5Skincare"]
Conclusions
As you can see, there is a wide variety of foods that contain collagen or stimulate the production of this protein. The ideal is to combine them and eat them daily. There is no need to gorge yourself.
This article is the beginning of a dietary revolution with collagen skin food. Are you ready to enrich your skin?
