It is not only pure northern air that influences their well-being.
Scandinavia, a land of majestic fjords and aurora boreales, is also famous for its radiant residents. The Scandinavians adopt a balanced lifestyle that contributes to their resplendent skin. “Regular saunas practices to better eliminate toxins, cold baths that help to tighten pores and reduce inflammation, outdoor physical activity and stress management are part of their daily life” explains Charles Brumauld, dietitian-nutritionist and author of the book “Le Sava de l’Affaire”, by FIRST Éditions. They are also little about the sun which contributes to the good health of the skin.
But it is not only the Nordic climate or the pure air which explains their pretty complexion and their good health. The real secret lies in their diet that is both balanced and rich in beneficial nutrients. We also speak of “Scandinavian regime” or “Nordic regime”. This food mode emphasizes the use of local and seasonal ingredients rather than on exotic superfoods. “So much the better because the latter are often very expensive, not very ecological and additional for their nutritional benefits” reacts our interlocutor.
To eat like the Scandinavians, there is an essential food. It is even the basis of their diet. It is the fish. “”Start by adding fatty fish to your meals such as salmon, herring and mackerel, rich in omega-3 ” advises Charles Brumauld. “CShare with complete seeds (spelled, small spelled, buckwheat or quinoa), favor foods rich in antioxidants (carrots, beets, grated red cabbage, accompanied by squash seeds) and explore fermented products like kefir, tofu (when The label bears the mention “fermented”) and the Skyr. “
Fermented foods are rich in probiotics, they promote good digestive health and take care of the balance and diversity of the intestinal microbiota. The root vegetables eaten by Scandinavians such as carrots and turnips “Bring essential vitamins and minerals such as beta-carotene, which is converted into vitamin A in the body, an important nutrient for the maintenance of healthy skin” argues the specialist. Finally, the Scandinavian diet includes berries such as blueberries, arels and seed berries, sources of antioxidants. Result ? More flexible and well hydrated skin, less prone to redness and irritation and a brilliant complexion … reflecting good health.