A smoothie bowl recipe for healthy skin
Skincare is often the
first thing we turn to when it comes to keeping our skin healthy. While
skincare products certainly play a role in maintaining clear and supple skin,
our diet can actually play a huge role in how our skin looks and feels.
Eating lots of fruits
and vegetables is important for overall health and wellbeing, and there are a
few vitamins and nutrients that are especially helpful for our skin. These
include vitamin E, vitamin A, B vitamins and zinc.
One of the things that
our skin needs to stay healthy and moisturised is water. Drinking plenty of
fluids is key to providing our body with enough fluid to replenish and
rehydrate skin. Coconut water is especially good for hydration, as it naturally
contains electrolytes as well as vitamins that keep skin clear and supple.
Healthy fats are also
important for healthy skin. Foods like oily fish, avocados, and nuts provide
essential fatty acids that protect the skin from dryness and help fight
inflammation.
This smoothie bowl
recipe contains lots of different wholefood ingredients packed with the
vitamins and minerals that will help to keep your skin smooth, clear, and
healthy.
Ingredients
½ cup of Coconut Water
1 banana, peeled,
sliced and frozen
1 handful of baby
spinach
½ an avocado, stone
removed
1 kiwi fruit
1 tablespoon of honey
1 small handful of
walnuts
1 small handful of
blueberries
Method
Add coconut water,
frozen banana, baby spinach and avocado to a blender. Add a handful of ice
cubes and blend until smooth and creamy.
Top with slices of kiwi fruit (rich in vitamin C), walnuts (providing
healthy fats and vitamin E) and blueberries (rich in antioxidants). Lastly,
drizzle with honey for it’s antioxidant and antibacterial properties, as well
as its sweet flavour. Serves one.