True Beauty is Only a Few Snacks Away

When it comes to beauty, it’s what’s on the inside that counts. In fact, the key to a healthy glow might come from your fridge and pantry – especially in the form of antioxidants, which help to rid our bodies and skin cells of the free radicals that can lead to aging and the possibility of skin cancer, among other things.

How can antioxidants help beautify our bodies? Antioxidants help stop the accumulation of excessive free radicals that can cause damage to our cells and promote aging. Think of them as little soldiers in the fight against aging. The more soldiers you have, the better the protection.

Nearly all fruits contain some form of antioxidants. Consuming fruit varieties in the full rainbow of colors is a good way to ensure you’re getting a broad range of antioxidant benefits. Here are some easy was to work more antioxidants into your diet:

•  All flavors of Fruit2day are an excellent source of vitamin C – a natural antioxidant that may help support a healthy immune system and maintain healthy, supple skin.

•  Blue and red fruits like cherries, strawberries, raspberries, cranberries, blueberries, and pomegranates have great antioxidant fighting power. In fact, berries in general are a slimming snack: they are low in calories and rich in fiber.

•  Yellow and orange fruits like mangoes, peaches, oranges, apricots, cantaloupe, and papaya, as well as pink grapefruit, are made up of natural antioxidants called carotenoids that may help reverse the effects of sun damage.

•  Green fruits like kiwi offers beauty benefits from stimulating collagen synthesis (vital to healthy skin), to protecting against wrinkles, dry skin, and premature aging.

Take advantage and add the antioxidant power of fruit to your beauty routine to get glowing from the inside out!