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7 foods that will make any bride-to-be healthy and radiant before her wedding day

Brides-to-be, if you want to look stunning on your wedding day, eat these superfoods.

Written by Editorial Team | Updated : November 21, 2016 7:01 PM IST

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Weddings are a stressful time for families but more so for brides. To add to the stress, brides are also expected to look flawless and perfect on the D day. Along with beauty, it is important for all brides-to-be to look after their immunity, as they have to deal with a lot of emotional and physical stress during the days leading up to their wedding. Sonia Narang, Nutrition Expert, Oriflame India, puts together a list of super foods that can help brides get good health and a glowing complexion.

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Vitamin C rich foods- Orange, kiwi, pomegranate, guava and lemon. Vitamin C helps to boost immunity. The antioxidant properties of Vitamin C and its role in collagen synthesis makes it a vital molecule for skin health. It also helps prevent and treat UV induced photo damage. Vitamin C improves the absorption of iron from plant-based foods and hence strengthens the immune system. Drinking a glass of lemon water in the morning as the first thing should be a daily ritual.  Also Read - Zombie Drug In India: Delivery boy seen standing motionless for 2 hours in Chandigarh, Punjab, leaves netizens puzzled - Watch Viral Video

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Sprouts- Sprouts are the powerhouse of the nutrients. It has loads of B Complex Vitamin, Vitamin C and fibre. Opt for moong, kalachanna, moth, barley and Alfa for sprouting. Steam them a little, add to the salads or eat it as breakfast.

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Green Vegetable Juice

Drink a glass of vegetable juice every day- Add a rainbow of vegetables to it- Tomato, Kherson, Mint, Carrot, Coriander, Ghia, Spinach, Beetroot, Ginger and others. The juice will be rich in antioxidants. It makes the system alkaline and gives a dewy complexion. The greener the juice the better it is because green Juice is rich in chlorophyll, a component that helps increase the hemoglobin too. Also Read - Glaucoma in India: Silent thief of sight, risk factors, early detection and treatment options

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Snack On Pumpkin Seeds And Almonds

Seeds like flax, chia, pumpkin- All seeds should be a vital part of our diet. Seeds are high in fibre, vitamin E and monounsaturated fats, zinc, minerals, B6 and folate that can keep our heart healthy, bodies disease free and skin glowing. The seeds have myriad health benefits. They make for a great to-go snack. They can be eaten as a pre workout meal too.

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Vitamin A rich food like Spinach and Papaya- These are the precursor of Retinol-A, a skin friendly vitamin. It promotes good digestion also as it is rich in fibre and hence works as a laxative. These are low in calories and hence takes care of the weight too.

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Omega 3 rich food like fish, walnuts- Consume cold water fatty fish thrice a week. Eat 2-3 walnuts daily. Also, consume Omega 3 fish oil dietary supplements. Omega 3 gives good skin, shining hair, promotes anti-ageing, reduces belly fat, sets metabolism high and boosts memory and immunity. The list of the benefits is endless. Make it a mandatory part of your dietary regime.  Also Read - How your period changes after pregnancy and what it means for your body | Gynaecologist shares insights