Super Foods for Super Beauty

Last year a reported $2.5 billion was spent on cosmetics and skin care products; $10 billion was spent on cosmetic procedures.

Natural beauty boosters can be found in your own home or at the grocery store.

1) What food protects the skin from the sun?

Answer: Pink grapefruit- contains lycopene that helps protect the skin from sun damage. To benefit, eat 1/2 a grapefruit once a week.

2) What food helps prevent wrinkles?

Answer: Red peppers-"natural botox" is very rich in Vitamin C. Has 2x the amount of Vitamin C as an orange. To benefit, eat 1/4 cup a day.

3) What food helps prevent acne?

Answer: Collard greens-rich in Vitamin A it helps the skin naturally exfoliate itself and works to prevent blemish formation. Vitamin A is said to be the most successful skin remedy. To benefit, eat 1/2 cup cooked once a week. Can use in salads or as a side dish.

4) What food helps prevent dry skin?

Answer: Trout-rich in Omega 3 fatty acids. To benefit, eat 1-2x/week.

5) What food helps reduce redness and inflamation?

Answer: Capers-contain a natural phytonutrient called Quercetin. This acts as a natural antihistamine and has anti-inflamatory benefits. To benefit, eat 1 tbs 2x/week.

--Information provided by the Dr. Oz Show.