What's in it for you?
Dairy products including milk, yoghurt and eggs are some of the best beauty foods around: complete fast foods, they are rich in proteins, essentials fats, vitamins and minerals essential for great looking skin, hair and teeth. Yoghurt is also an excellent source of gut-friendly bacteria including lactobacillus and acidophilus which help the body deal with destructive toxins that can spoil our looks. Here's the low-down on the beauty nutrition of your favourite dairy foods:
Vitamin A
Good for: Renewing and repairing skin cells, helps to protect skin from cell damaging free radicals and prevents age spots.
Vitamin B complex
Good for: Promoting healthy hair, skin and nails, helps prevent skin irritation.
Calcium
Good for: Healthy red blood cells and muscles, it also helps bones and teeth to stay strong.
Magnesium
Good for: Keeping teeth strong and white, it helps with the absorption of calcium and vitamin C, the skin vitamin.
Phosphorus
Good for: Strong and healthy gums and teeth, also speeds skin repair.