Foods to eat to help reduce and do away with dark circles
Last updated on - Jan 14, 2020, 14:15 ISTShare fbsharetwsharepinshare
11/22Broccoli
Foods like broccoli are loaded with vitamin K, which helps to boost blood circulation and improve the area of your skin prone to dark circles. Adding vitamin K to your diet helps to brighten up your skin's complexion. Consume it regularly. There are an array of broccoli recipes to choose from.
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12/22Beetroot
Beetroot contains betalain antioxidants, which are extremely important to maintain good eye health. This vegetable can help reduce the risk of macular degeneration and cataracts. Consuming beetroot regularly will also provide your body with folate, vitamin C, and magnesium.
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13/22Mulberries
Mulberries contain iron, sugars and an antioxidant called resveratrol that can help hydrate your skin and improve your complexion. Vitamins A, B1, B2, and C, protein, and anthocyanins are some of the other nutrients you can gain from these berries. Consume a few of these berries in a bowl full of yoghurt daily.
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14/22Black currant
Black currant can help improve blood circulation. It can help reduce dark circles under the eyes because it contains anthocyanins that can supply more oxygen to the tissues. While the change in diet and proper nutrition is important to help get rid of dark circles, it is important to remember it takes time to heal. That means consuming as much of foods like black currants daily to achieve the best results.
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15/22Spirulina
Spirulina is nutrient-dense and contains protein for tissue, as well as sulphur to make your skin stronger. Protein, antioxidants, fatty acids, B vitamins, and calcium are some of the vital nutrients you can obtain from spirulina that will help improve your skin and tackle dark spots. Consume a teaspoon amount of it with your meal or drink.
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16/22Bee pollen
Bee pollen contains antioxidant rutin, which helps to improve blood circulation. Meanwhile, the protein in bee pollen improves skin elasticity and collagen. Vitamins,amino acids, and fatty acids are some of the other nutrients you will find in this food item that can help improve skin complexion. Consume a teaspoon daily to get the most out of it. However, avoid eating it if you are pregnant,breastfeeding or have an allergic reaction.
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17/22Mulberries
Mulberries are rich in resveratrol, an age-defying antioxidant, iron, and hydrating sugars. They contain vitamins A, B1, B2, and C, protein and anthocyanins which can all work wonders in brightening your skin. So, ensure that you eat a handful of mulberries on a daily basis and you'll see the difference in just a while.
18/22Goji Berries
Goji berries contain hydrating carotenoid zeaxanthin which can boost brightening of the skin around the eyes. It features vitamins B, C, betacarotene, polysaccharides, amino acids, iron, copper, selenium, calcium and zinc. Eat a handful of these daily for best results.
19/22Sesame seeds
Sesame seeds are another nutrient rich food that you must include in your diet. They have a high percentage of zinc, which aids in the production of collagen – a type of skin fiber found in the second layer of skin (dermis.) The production of collagen enables the skin to remain youthful, moisturised and smooth. Sesame seeds also helps in regenerating skin cells, thus keeping dark circles at bay.
20/22Antioxidants
Exposure to UV radiation, environmental toxins, cigarette smoke, etc. can expose your body to free radicals that can cause damage to cells. Antioxidants help prevent cell damage and also benefit the skin by boosting blood flow, collagen formation and flushing out toxins. So, foods rich in antioxidants would be fruits, strawberries, guava, red and green peppers which are also very rich in Vitamin C. Vitamin E can be found in foods such as kale, olives, avocado and broccoli.And Lycopene can be found greatly in tomatoes watermelon, guava, asparagus and red cabbage. Dark chocolate and peanut butter are rich in Resveratrol too.