Eat your way to younger-looking skin with these superfood heroes
Pomegranates
You need: 2tbsp pomegranate seeds every week and drink a glass of the juice every day
Cheaper than face creams and delicious sprinkled over yogurt, pomegranate seeds are bursting with juice containing ellagic acid, which fights damage from free radicals plus collagen-supporting punicalagins
Oily fish
You need: Six 100-170g portions a week
The omega-3 in sardines, salmon and mackerel work like a facial to reduce skin inflammations, broken veins and blotchiness by strengthening skin-cell membranes
Watermelon
You need: Try ¼ melon every day
The lycopene and potassium in watermelon help to keep your complexion soft and plump
Olive oil
You need: 1tbsp a day as dressing, or drizzled over fish or pasta
Swap your vegetable oil for olive oil. The good fats contain omega-3, which improves circulation, leaving skin rosy and supple
Blueberries
You need: 2tbsp every day
Blueberries contain more skin-protecting antioxidants than almost any other food
Spinach
You need: A portion every day
This nutrient-rich salad food is loaded with beta-carotene and lutein, which improve skin elasticity
For further information on our diet club, and to get a free 7-day membership, go to Woman’s Own Diets