Did you know that the most powerful beauty secrets are found in the produce section in the supermarket? Nice flat ironed hair and makeup are great. However, they only deal with the aesthetics of beauty.

The food that you choose to eat is what beautifies you from the inside and it transfers outwardly. Eating more whole foods will help your body to make improvements in skin clarity, hair strength and shine, an overall youthful appearance. Here are some awesome natural foods to add to your diet which will assist in to enhancing your youthful look:

Dark Chocolate

People used to claim that chocolate was the culprit of acne. Contrary to popular belief chocolate has not been proven to cause acne. Chocolate actually has substantial levels of antioxidants which can increase tissue blood flow with helps to defend your skin against damaged, and keep your skin glowing and healthy.

It is important that you use chocolate that is 70% or more of cacao. This is because it has way more antioxidants than processed chocolate. If you are a chocolate lover then use restraint. Too much of a good thing can cause adverse effects. When used in moderation chocolate is very beneficial.

Blueberries and Pomegranates

Dryness and fine lines are problems that many of us face. Blueberries and pomegranates combat this problem by neutralizing free radicals that cause this damage. Your skin will remain nice, supple and firm due to the vitamin C in them. Vitamin C helps to increase the production of collagen. The best part is that these amazing fruits are less than 100 calories per serving.

Walnuts

Just by eating 1 oz of walnuts will help your body to improve the health of your bones, hair, skin, and eyes. Eating 1 oz daily will be enough to supply your body with amazing results. You can add them to your dessert, yogurt, or salad. Almonds, hazelnut, and pistachios also are great beauty nuts to add to your diet.

Yogurt

Did you know that yogurt can help you to achieve strong teeth and nails and to calm skin inflammation? Simply 1 cup a day of natural yogurt will help you to do that.

Tomatoes

It is always better to choose a red sauce over a creamy milk based sauce. Tomatoes helps to protect the skin from sun damage and other environmental factors. Lycopene is amazing in helping your body to do this.

Sweet Potatoes, Carrots, and Butternut Squash

Carrots, butternut squash, and sweet potatoes are phenomenal free radical fighters and they too help to protect your skin from sun damage. So make sure that you incorporate them into your diet as well.

There are at least 5 more amazing foods to incorporate into your diet. Check them out here and eat your way to enhanced beauty.