Lean Menu For Skin: Flawless Skin Starts With What You Eat

Our skin is our largest organ - but how often do we think about skin health beyond topical applications, and nourish it from within? Acclaimed nutritionist and columnist Lovneet Batra highlights how nutrition affects skin, how to eat right for your skin type, and the skin damaging habits you need to get rid of.

What's in the Book

25+ Pages

Of scientific skin facts and nutrition advice, presented in an accessible format.

4 Chapters

Understand how to care for and nourish your skin the right way.

Addressing Acne

What it is, causes and solutions.

Diet Tips

A list of foods to eat and avoid based on your skin type.

Home Remedies

Simple tonics, solutions and masks made with everyday ingredients to care for your skin.

Supplements

Nutrition and topical treatments can co-exist. We give you a list of supplements and OTC products to improve your skin.

 

Your Skin Concerns, Answered

From learning what crash diets do to your skin to learning the negative effects of exfoliation, this small but powerful guide gives you practical tips you can put to use for healthier skin.

Some of the chapters and recipes you’ll find in the Book:

• Eat Pretty: The connection between diet and skin, and how food can protect, repair and rejuvenate your skin.
• 7 Damaging Habits You Need To Quit Now: From known skin-damaging culprits like smoking and junk food to overlooked habits like skipping meals and poor sleep, these are the things you need to do away with.
• Eat Right For Your Skin Type: A list of nutritious foods, for dry, oily and combination skin.
• Flawless With Food: A look at specific skin concerns like acne, hyperpigmentation and dark circles, and the nutrients that can fight them. 

Common Question Answered In This Book

What foods should I avoid if I have oily skin?

Avoid dairy products, refined carbs and sugar, alcohol, salty snacks, trans fats and red meat.

What foods should I eat to make my skin appear less dry?

Walnuts, avocados, sweet potatoes and cucumbers work well to hydrate dry skin.

What happens if I skip sunscreen?

Too much sun exposure can have bad effects on your skin. UVA and UVB rays are known to cause age spots, premature ageing and dryness.

What is acne?

Acne refers to bumps on the surface of the skin like whiteheads, blackheads and pimples.

What is hyperpigmentation?

Hyperpigmentation is a condition where certain patches of skin appear darker than the rest.

Eastern Wisdom Backed By Western Science

By Lovneet Batra

At Nutrition By Lovneet, we believe in food as medicine and look to our roots to provide you with the nutrition you need to overcome your problems and meet your goals. Nothing can be more nutrient-dense than local, seasonal, FRESH food. And that’s what we advise for all our patients - food and drinks that are prepared using native fruits, vegetables, spices and herbs - nothing comes out of a bottle, nothing is packaged or processed. We study your nutritional requirements and make a list of what needs to be changed in your diet. With nutrition as the starting point, combined with your your lifestyle and taste preferences, we design a diet plan that puts together the right combination of foods in the right proportion - and at the right time - to ensure you get the best results. Our e-book gives you a glimpse into how we help you get glowing skin blending Western science with desi wisdom.

• Benefits of bananas for oily skin
• DIY sandalwood-turmeric mask
• How coconut oil hydrates and plumps the skin

Our e-book gives you a glimpse into how we help you get glowing skin blending Western science with desi wisdom.