this water naturally rich in minerals is ideal for taking care of your skin

We know it well, diet has an impact on the quality of our skin. When we eat too much fat or too much sugar, small imperfections can appear. When we don’t drink enough water, the skin is drier and more sensitive. Certain micro-nutrients also have beneficial effects on the quality of the epidermis: omega-3 contained in certain fatty and oilseed fish help to reduce inflammation and maintain good suppleness, vitamins present in certain fruits and vegetables are powerful antioxidants which prevent cell aging. Others foods rich in amino acids such as glycine and proline, present in lean proteins, fish, seafood and bone broth, boost the natural production of collagen and thus prevent aging and sagging skin.

Certain drinks are also very effective in preventing cellular aging, especially those that are rich in antioxidants, such as green tea and coffee. Interviewed by the media Good Housekeeping, dietitian Maggie Michalczyk points out that coconut water is also a very interesting drink for showing beautiful skin. Find out why you should drink this “beautiful skin” drink a little more often.

Coconut water, a very hydrating and remineralizing drink

Coconut water has the particularity of being rich in electrolytes, particularly magnesium and phosphorus. Minerals that help hydrate and maintain water balance within cells. She is also rrich in potassium and calcium, minerals that are very interesting for maintaining good heart health and good bone health. It also has the advantage of being very low in calories and low in sugar; count 45 calories and around 11 grams of sugar for 250ml of coconut water.

In addition to maintaining good hydration and being a source of minerals, coconut water is sometimes also enriched with vitamin C, an antioxidant that protects cells from cellular aging and stimulates the natural production of collagen. So many properties that make it a very good ally for your skin. Coconut water also has the advantage of having a naturally fruity and sweet taste, which can be perfectly integrated into the preparation of smoothies or drinks to consume for breakfast or as a snack.

3 ideas for “beautiful skin” smoothies with coconut water

To make these recipes, use coconut water and frozen fruit, which will provide this creamy and refreshing texture to the smoothie. Once the ingredients are gathered, nothing could be simpler, just mix everything using a blender! To get the most out of the nutrients and vitamins in these drinks, consume them the same day they are prepared. You can drink them for breakfast or as a snack between meals.

A hydrating coconut, pineapple and mango smoothie:

• 1 cup of coconut water
• 1/2 cup frozen pineapple chunks
• 1/2 cup frozen mango pieces
• 1/2 banana
• a little lemon juice

An antioxidant coconut and red fruit smoothie:

• 1 cup of coconut water
• 1/2 cup fresh or frozen strawberries
• 1/2 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
• 1/2 cup fresh or frozen raspberries
• 1/2 banana

A special coconut spinach smoothie

• 1 cup of coconut water
• 1 cup fresh spinach
• 1/2 ripe avocado
• 1/2 cucumber
• 1/2 green apple, cored and cut into pieces
• a little juice from a lemon

Head of beauty/fitness/nutrition sections

After working for the Marie Claire and Prisma Media groups, Inès arrived at aufeminin in April 2022. Responsible for the beauty, fitness and nutrition sections, she likes to decipher the latest…