2. Salmon Is a Skin Superfood The Japanese are among the healthiest people on the planet. According to the World Health Organization, women in Japan have the highest life expectancy in the world at 87 years. Their diet plays a huge role: Per a study published in BMJ, people in Japan who adhered to the country's spinning top food guide (essentially their version of the food pyramid) had a 15 percent lower mortality rate.
Japan's recommended food guidelines are high in grains, veggies and fish. These foods are great not just for your overall health but for your skin as well. One of the most popular skin-friendly items I ate in Japan? Salmon sashimi (here it is at Nishiki Market in Kyoto). A study published in the journal Dermato Endocrinology explains that salmon is rich in good-for-your-complexion nutrients including CoQ10 and fatty acids, both of which help keep skin looking young. Now I try to cook salmon (or go out for sushi!) at least once a week.
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