Monday, September 19, 2011

YUMMY FOODS THAT PREVENT WRINKLES #3 Oysters

These slimy little creatures are choc full of zinc -- a major player in skin repair that helps create collagen, which provides the structural support in skin (sayonara sagging). Zinc also has antioxidant properties, and it's been shown to be a protective nutrient at the cellular level.

Zinc also helps maintain stronger nails, keeps your scalp and hair healthy and helps protect your eyes from vision problems. You can also find zinc in red meat and poultry, beans, nuts, certain types of seafood (such as crab and lobster), whole grains and dairy products. Though oysters are truly the best source of zinc.

 

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