Date: 01/18/2021

Winter Diet For Skin: 6 Diet Mistakes You Must Avoid For Good Skin.

BY Samantha Leffler

JANUARY 18, 2021

There are some downsides to the weather too, our skin, for instance, is never in the best shape. It is either too dry, or dull or reddish or itchy. 

Winter Diet For Skin: 6 Diet Mistakes You Must Avoid For Good SkinSkincare is very important during winter

Skincare can prove to be a challenge during winter. Eating right is important, but you must know about common mistakes too. You should not miss out on the winter greens

Winter has many upsides - you can stay in your quilts for long and people around the world would sympathize. You can hide your belly bulge inside your baggy sweatshirts, and you are hardly sweating. However, there are some downsides to the weather too, our skin, for instance, is never in the best shape. It is either too dry, or dull or reddish or itchy. You can go for the most expensive skincare products, but many times, the results are not satisfactory. It is a very good call if you have resolved to eat wisely for the sake of your skin, but while you are at it, there are some diet mistakes you must avoid as well. Here are 6 you can begin with.

Here Are 6 Diet Mistakes You Must Avoid For Good Skin:

1. Not Eating Greens

Winter comes loaded with a gamut of greens, like methi, spinach, bathua and mustard greens (or sarso as we know it). They are all replete with antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties. Antioxidants like vitamin C, help fight free radical activity that causes oxidative damage to the cells, making your skin dull and wrinkly. Vitamin C also helps boost production of collagen.

2. Not Hydrating

Winter or summer, you have to keep yourself hydrated or your skin starts to seem very dry and parched. Drinking water helps maintain the elasticity of your skin, and while it is true that you do not feel very thirsty during winter, but you have no choice. If the plain taste of water bores you, you could try winter special smoothies.

3. Not Eating Nuts

Nuts like almond, walnuts and pistachio are used in a range of winter preparations like panjiri and ladoo not only keep you warm and immune, but they also happen to be an excellent source of vitamin E and omega 3 fatty acids, both of which very crucial for radiant skin.

Start your day with a handful of nuts for optimal nutrient intake

4. Eating The Salads The Wrong Way

Think salads are just assembling a bunch of greens and eat, you cannot be further from the truth. Adding fried bits of bacon, or fattening dressings could be a deal-breaker for your skin. Processed foods are said to be detrimental for the skin as well as your overall health.

5. Making Soups The Wrong Way

Soups and winter go hand-in-hand, right? A well-made soup could work as an instant pick-me-up in this biting cold. It is a good idea to opt for clear soup instead of thick, creamy ones. Add more seasonal veggies and less of fried croutons.

6. Not Eating A Combination of Fruits

You may have your favorites, but if you restrict yourself, you would restrict the antioxidants too. Just remember to keep your bowl of fruits loaded and colorful. Guavas, oranges, pomegranate and amla are some winter fruits you can try.