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Whole Grains, Nuts, Seeds, and Seafood
Two other antioxidants, vitamin E and selenium, work together to deactivate free radicals that cause sun damage and wrinkles. They can also help skin stay soft and smooth. On its own, selenium helps skin retain its elasticity and plumpness.
Vitamin E is concentrated in the outermost layers of the skin, which means that its defenses are quickly depleted by exposure to UV light. Therefore, it's important to get these nutrients each day and food is your healthiest source of these nutrients.
Since Vitamin E is fat soluble, it is typically found in fatty plant foods such as sunflower seeds, hazelnuts, almonds, peanut butter, and wheat germ, as well as in sweet potatoes, shrimp, leafy green vegetables, and whole grains. Selenium is found in nuts, whole grains, seafood, and chicken. Biotin, a B-vitamin that is not an antioxidant, is also found in nuts and seeds. It seems to strengthen nails and prevent them from peeling.
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