Freshly picked Albion strawberries are shown for sale at the roadside vegetable stand at Chino Farm in Rancho Santa Fe, California May 15, 2012.
Freshly picked Albion strawberries are shown for sale at the roadside vegetable stand at Chino Farm in Rancho Santa Fe, California May 15, 2012. Reuters/Mike Blake

Your skin is a reflection of the food you eat. A healthy diet contributes to a glowing, clear and radiant skin. Research shows that making small changes in the diet can contribute towards a healthy and glowing skin. WebMD states that when your diet lacks certain nutrients or foods, it immediately shows on your skin. Here are few extremely good foods for a clearer and beautiful skin.

Strawberries

Strawberries contain Vitamin C, which is good for your skin. It keeps your skin hydrated and reduces fine lines and wrinkles. A study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition revealed that strawberries have properties that can reduce wrinkles. So, remember to eat foods rich in Vitamin C to help improve your skin.

Salmon, Walnuts, Canola Oil and Flax Seed

According to WebMD, these foods contain fatty acids responsible for a healthy cell membrane. Ann Yelmokas McDermott, PhD, a nutritionist at the Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging at Tufts University in Boston told the website that the stronger the cell membrane, the better it is at holding moisture, which will keep the skin hydrated. Hydrated skin is healthy, and will appear soft, unlike dry skin.

Chocolates

Here's a reason to indulge in some fine chocolate. Jessica Wu, MD, a dermatologist in Los Angeles and the author of Feed Your Face told Fitness Magazine that chocolate contains high levels of flacanov, especially dark chocolate, and this is a forceful antioxidant. Dark chocolate has other benefits, too.

Kidney Beans

Blemishes are said to occur due to low levels of zinc, and Dr. Wu states that kidney beans contains a high level of zinc. This is beneficial for the skin, as it also has healing properties and acts as an antibiotic for acne.

Green tea

The beverage has a number of health benefits. From it being good for the skin to helping in weight reduction, the list goes on. It has anti-inflammatory properties, and can reduce the potential risk of developing skin cancer, says nutrition expert Liz Lipski, PhD, CCN, to WebMD.

A study published in the Archives of Dermatology showed that green tea also protects the skin and reduces "the risk of damage from ultraviolet light."

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