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With fall in full swing, it’s time to talk skin. As the temperature drops, skin loses its natural moisture when faced with the cold, dry air found in winter climates. While the products you use for the transitioning weather conditions are helpful, there are natural alternatives that will have your skin thriving.
-Adalia Roberts
Dr. Christopher Calapai, D.O., an Osteopathic Physician board certified in family medicine, anti-aging medicine, and chelation therapy suggests incorporating the following foods into your diet to help your skin glow and remain healthy for the fall/winter:
OLIVE OIL
Olive oil contains unsaturated fats that provide anti-aging benefits. It is also rich in vitamin E, which can be used to naturally treat and prevent dry skin.
AVOCADO
This superfood contains fats to help lubricate a youthful skin as well as protect it from damage.
OATMEAL
This breakfast staple contains antioxidants along with vitamins and minerals that improve skin health. When applied topically, the fibers in oatmeal help slough away dead skin and prevent redness.
SWEET POTATOES
The perfect source of vitamin A, sweet potatoes are essential for locking in moisture to give your skin a healthy glow.
CARROTS
Carrots contain the carotenoids beta-carotene and lycopene—both of which help shield the skin from UV damage.
GRAPEFRUIT
When buying grapefruit, opt for one with a red-pinkish hue because these colors are from lycopene, meaning it is also loaded with skin-smoothing carotenoid.
BROCCOLI
Broccoli contains collagen synthesizing vitamin C, Collagen is essential for keeping the skin firm and helping to protect from wrinkles.
SPINACH
Dark, leafy greens are filled with iron, omega-4 fatty acids, and vitamins A, B, and E, which protect skin and improve your immune system. The phytochemicals and folates also help keep the skin hydrated and healthy.
COCONUT OIL
Rich in fats, coconut oil provides lubrication. It also prevents acne, thanks to the antibacterial and anti-fungal properties.
About Dr. Christopher Calapai D.O.
Dr. Christopher Calapai, D.O. is an Osteopathic Physician board certified in family medicine and anti-aging medicine. Proclaimed as the “The Stem Cell Guru” by the New York Daily News, Dr. Calapai is a leader in the field of stem cell therapy in the U.S.
His stem cell treatments have achieved remarkable results in clinical trials on patients with conditions as varied as Alzheimer’s, arthritis, erectile dysfunction, frailty syndrome, heart, kidney and liver failure, lupus, MS and Parkinson’s.
Dr. Calapai started his practice in New York City in 1986 and for over 25 years he has hosted nationally syndicated radio shows, including his two weekly call-in shows on WABC 770-AM, where he offers health and medical advice. He has a show on Saturday morning 8-9am and Sunday evening from 6 to 7 PM. He has consulted with numerous high-profile individuals including Mike Tyson, Mickey Rourke, Steven Seagal, and Fox series Gotham’s, Donal Logue and worked as a medical consultant for the New York Rangers hockey team as well as various modeling agencies.
Dr. Calapai received his medical degree from New York College of Osteopathic Medicine and he consults in Manhattan with practices on Long Island, in East Meadow and Plainview. He has appeared on News12 and in the pages of 25A Magazine and Social Life Magazine.
