Perhaps the simplest way to maintain a healthy, balanced diet and ensure the skin is getting optimal nutrition from the foods we eat is to follow the recommendations of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Daily Food Guide, commonly referred to as the food pyramid. These include:
Choosing and eating at least three ounces of whole grain breads,
cereals, rice, crackers or pasta.
Eating a wide variety of fruits and vegetables, including more dark
green and orange vegetables.
Consuming calcium-rich foods, such as fat-free or low-fat milk and other
dairy products.
Opting for a variety of low-fat or lean meats, poultry and fish.