Zucchini
"This vegetable is high in manganese, a mineral that helps fight skin damage and produce collagen, which increases skin elasticity and helps fight off rashes from the sun and extreme heat. What's more, it's high in vitamin A derivatives (they contain retinal) that are related to retinol and can help slow the aging process." -Dr. Alexis Parcells
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Tomatoes
"Tomatoes are rich in lycopene and beta-carotene, which help protect the skin from sun damage as well as air pollution that contributes to dark spots, lines, dryness and skin roughness. One cup delivers almost half of the daily value." -Dr. Alexis Parcells
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Coconut Oil
"This oil is known to hydrate and rebuild our connective tissues. It can be beneficial as a cooking aid (think stir-fry!) or applied on top of your skin as part of your skin care routine. For best results, use extra virgin coconut oil." -Dr. Alexis Parcells
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Sunflower Seeds
"These seeds help with skin health and inflammation because of the skin-enhancing nutrients. A one-ounce serving has over 49 percent of the daily value for vitamin E, 14 percent of the daily value of zinc, 8 grams of protein and 41 percent of the daily value for selenium." -Liana Werner-Gray, nutritionist
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Lemons
"Lemon is rich in nutrients, including vitamin C, which helps to boost collagen production keeping skin looking vibrant and hydrated instead of sullen and dry. Healthy collagen production also stimulates hair growth and strengthens the hair. Lemon when consumed leaves an alkaline ash in the body helping to subtly cleanse the body, including the hair follicles, of toxin buildup." -Liana Werner-Gray
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