Oranges should be at the top of your list for Vitamin C consumption, right?
Wrong.
Contrary to what we were taught, oranges are fairly low on the list when considering all options.
Although a great source of Vitamin C offering about 55 mg per serving (approx 40-75 % of the daily recommended intake depending on your sex), the reality is your options transcend light years past those delicious, juicy, basic fruit.
Although not a low ranking, what ranks higher you ask? Well this is where things get interesting. Those spicy jalapeno peppers we pick out of our kids’ meals, the broccoli in our alfredo, even the red pepper flakes on our omelets, all rank higher in Vitamin C than oranges. Among this list you’ll find citrus/tropical fruit, kiwi, bell peppers, hot peppers, spinach, kale and more!
These fruits and vegetables are not only high in vitamin c, they also assist in the detox and hydration necessary for the maintenance of healthy, moisture-kissed skin.
In addition to immunity protection, Vitamin C works as a layer of protection by:
- Boosting collagen production which can assist with acne scarring
- Helping skin retain moisture which can assist with acne prevention, elasticity, regeneration and youthful skin
- Uv protection
- Evens skin tone by reducing hyperpigmentation & more!
With all vitamins holding a place of importance in regards to mental/bodily functions, you will always find Vitamin C at the top of the list for skin health. Here is a simple daily routine to incorporate more Vitamin C into your topical skin care regimen.
- Wash with gentle cleanser
- Apply a Vitamin C serum
- Moisturize
- Apply sunblock
Here are a few products offered here at Premier Derm that will offer the healing benefits of Vitamin C:
- Premier Derm Super C Aox Serum
- Silymarin CF
- Phloretin CF
- CE Ferulic
These products can be found on our website under the “shop” tab or at our office here in Wellesley! Here’s a quick, easy, and DELICIOUS lunch or dinner recipe I put together that will give you a boost of Vitamin C for beautiful vibrant skin from the inside out!
Crispy Salmon w/ Sweet + Spicy Veggies
Ingredients:
Salmon
1/2 cup red peppers
1/2 green peppers
1 cup broccoli
2 medium sweet potatoes diced
1 cup kale or spinach
2 tbsp avocado oil
1/2 tbsp butter
salt to taste
pepper to taste
1 tbsp garlic powder
1 tbsp onion powder
soy sauce to taste
raw honey to taste
1-2 small tangerines diced
red pepper flakes to taste
Prep veggies & sweet potatoes
Heat 1 tbsp avocado oil over medium low heat, add sweet potato, saute until almost fork tender.
Add broccoli and peppers saute until veggies soften just a bit and sweet potatoes are fork tender.
Season with salt, pepper,garlic and onion powder, soy sauce, and red pepper flakes.
Add tangerines and spinach or kale.
Drizzle with raw honey to taste.
Cover and place in the oven to keep warm.
Pat salmon dry
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Add 1 tbsp oil along with 1/2 tbsp butter to medium high heat, once heated place salmon skin down into pan using a spatula to press firmly for about 10 sec.
Cook salmon fillets skin side down for 5-7 minutes depending on your preference. Flip and cook for an additional 2 minutes. Flip salmon once more to cook skin side down for 60 sec. to assure crispy skin.
Place salmon skin side up on your veggie plate, serve while hot.
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