Smooth, clear skin and a vibrant, healthy glow are the result of your being internally healthy.  Outward signs of poor health may be a rash, skin that is dry or oily, acne, thinning or dry hair, and brittle nails.  

Processed foods lack many essential vitamins and nutrients, are heavy on artificial preservatives and flavorings, and are laden with sugar and fat.  All these items promote poor health and disease.  

Unfortunately, the popular soaps, lotions, creams, and cosmetics that people use to cover up such skin conditions can make matters worse.  These products contain toxic chemicals that cause cancer, lead to poor internal health, and do nothing to address the actual cause of poor skin, hair and nails.

Your outward appearance will become vibrant and healthy with a diet rich in whole foods.  Foods that are closest to their natural state are what our bodies were meant to function on.  By eating a variety of fruits and vegetables you can receive an optimal intake of wrinkle reducing antioxidants and elasticity promoting essential vitamins and minerals.  

Omega-3 fatty acids found in fish oil give your hair, skin, and nails a healthy glow, reduce inflammation, and act much like your body's lubricant to promote healthy organ systems and joints.  They keep you running smoothly.

Green tea is one of my favorite antioxidants because it acts to repair skin damage, reverses inflammation, scarring and wrinkles. 

According to News Target.com there are 5 key essential nutrients you should consume for healthy skin. 

"Your skin is the fingerprint of what is going on inside your body, and all skin conditions, from psoriasis to acne to aging, are the manifestations of your body's internal needs, including its nutritional needs," says Dr. Georgiana Donadio, founder of the National Institute of Whole Health.

The top nutrients to add to your diet are silica, zinc, omega-3 fatty acids, selenium, and vitamins C, E and A.  These can be found in a variety of natural whole foods such as fruits, vegetables, eggs, nuts, and seafood. 

For no-nonsense nutritional guidance and delicious meals, snacks, and beverages check out "Ms. Muscles' Cookbook and Targeted Optimal Nutrition Guide."