No, we're not just talking about apples here.
As we embrace the full arrival of fall, we leave behind swimsuits, watermelon, rosé, and complexions that naturally seem to radiate. But there are wonderful aspects of fall, too, like multicolored leaves, autumnal wedding décor, and delicious, in-season produce
packed with big beauty benefits. That's right, eating fall foods can
help you maintain that summer glow long after the season ends, and we
all know that this is especially helpful if you're a fall bride. Here, culinary nutrition expert Jessica Levinson, MS, RDN, CDN, shares her favorite autumn produce with major beauty benefits, plus how she loves to eat each.
Try baking them with sea salt, or pureeing them to create a roasted
butternut squash soup. "They're excellent sources of beta-carotene, an
antioxidant that promote skin-cell renewal,
and are great sources of vitamin C, which promotes plump, firm collagen
production, and prevents free-radical damage," Levinson says.
Get a burst of vitamin C
with these citrus fruits. Aside from eating them plain, Levinson likes
to add them to salads and salsas, and uses the juice for marinades.
Pears are another great source of vitamin C, and promote healthy digestion—key for glowing skin. Levinson likes to put them in oatmeal and salads, or poach them for a sweet treat.
Rich in antioxidants, pomegranates are great for eating on their own
as a snack, or, as Levinson recommends, try adding them to a vegetable
salad for a burst of unexpected flavor.
Spinach and kale
are rich in beta-carotene and vitamin C and E—a trifecta of nutrients
for radiant skin. Make a huge salad for lunch daily, and add in whatever
else you want—you can even try adding all of these foods into one salad
for a huge beauty boost all in one fell swoop.
Sweet potatoes and winter squash.
Clementines and oranges.
Pears.
Pomegranates.
Leafy greens.
