The Best Diet For Youthful Skin by The Best Diet For Youthful SkinWe've all heard the saying "you are what you eat." But it's true that choosing the right foods can help keep your skin clear and radiant. These are the foods you'll want to include in your diet for brighter, more youthful skin. Strawberries High in radical-fighting Vitamin C, strawberries are also rich in the kind of alpha hydroxyl acid known as salicylic acid (which maybe you’ve heard of when looking at acne-fighting products) that helps keep pores clear. Strawberries are also rich in another fruit acid, ellagic acid, which helps protect collagen from breaking down. Eggs Eggs are a source of lutein, which helps keep skin hydrated and firm. It also promotes the natural oils that help keep you looking radiant. Salmon Salmon has high amounts of omega-3 fatty acids that help reduce inflammation and keep the skin calm. Nutrients like vitamin D and antioxidants can also help with acne and rosacea. Green tea Green tea is high in antioxidants, which can protect against free radicals that damage the skin. Green tea is particularly high in antioxidants called polyphenols, which may help protect collagen, reducing and possibly reversing some signs of aging. Dark chocolate The antioxidant profile of dark chocolate is second to none. It is even more powerful than acai berries, blueberries and cranberries. Chocolate contains antioxidants called flavanols, which protect the skin from sun damage, and there is significantly more flavanols in dark chocolate compared to other chocolates. Dark chocolate with a high flavanol content may protect against sun damage. It may also improve skin hydration, thickness and smoothness. Kiwi One of vitamin C's most powerful roles is producing collagen, a protein that gives your skin its elasticity. Collagen breaks down as you age and causes wrinkle formation, but a vitamin C-packed kiwi can provide 141% of your daily value and help counteract this effect. Tomatoes Tomatoes boast lycopene, a pigment that's naturally found in skin. While it won't replace sunscreen, this antioxidant can offer long-term protection against UV radiation and neutralize harmful free radicals. Red peppers These brightly colored veggies will give you the vitamin C your skin needs to fight wrinkles. Researchers in the United Kingdom looked at vitamin C intake in 4,025 women and found that those who ate more vitamin C had less wrinkling and dryness.