How to eat your way to better skin the best foods to prevent wrinkles and look more radiant

Can you eat your way to dreamy skin? Serena Poon, a certified nutritionist and longevity wellness advisor to stars like Sofia Vergara, Kerry Washington and Miranda Kerr, told The Post that chowing down on the right foods can lead to a serious glow up.So what, exactly, should you be incorporating into your diet to improve texture, strengthen the skin barrier and prevent wrinkles and acne? She broke it down.“A luminous complexion begins with hydration,” Poon said.Water-rich foods like cucumber, watermelon, celery, and strawberries not only support overall fluid balance but also provide antioxidants and vitamins that enhance skin texture and elasticity.Another way to get glowing? Foods high in omega-3 fatty acids.“Found in flaxseeds, chia seeds, walnuts, and wild salmon, omega-3 fatty acids strengthen the skin barrier for a smoother, more supple appearance,” she said.Research has shown omega-3s can help balance the skin’s inflammatory response and ease psoriasis, skin ulcers, and acne severity.Poon said the vitamin C found in citrus fruits, strawberries, papaya and bell peppers is crucial for collagen synthesis and skin repair, while vitamin E — found in sunflower seeds, almonds, and wheat germ oil — protects the skin from environmental stressors and premature aging. Certain foods can even protect skin from harmful ultraviolet rays.

“Carotenoids like beta-carotene and lycopene, found in sweet potatoes, carrots, tomatoes, and papaya, enhance tone and glow while providing natural sun protection,” she said.Studies show carotenoids may help your skin by improving elasticity, hydration, skin texture, wrinkles, and age spots. A 2012 report associated carotenoids, and the golden tint they give a person’s skin over six weeks of regular consumption, with making people appear more attractive.Study authors claimed carotenoids could “be used as a motivational tool in dietary intervention.”For more wrinkle prevention, Poon opts for green tea, ber...