Vegetables

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Green leafy vegetables such as kale, lettuce, broccoli, collard, and spinach are rich in vitamin C and chlorophyll. These aid in collagen production and are rich in antioxidants.

Fruits

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Citrus fruits like oranges, lemons, and grapefruit are rich in vitamin C and antioxidants which aid in collagen production. Vitamin C also helps in fighting off irritated skin.

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Legumes and beans

Legumes and beans contain amino acids that aid the synthesis of collagen. Include legumes and beans such as soybeans, garbanzo beans, fava beans, and kudzu in your diet.

Nuts and seeds

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Nuts and seeds, too, are rich in amino acids. Include almonds, cashews, hazelnuts, peanuts, pistachios, walnuts, and sunflower seeds, in your diet as quick snacks.

Whole grains

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Whole grains are high-protein foods containing collagen-building nutrients, including zinc and copper. Include oats, quinoa, brown rice, and whole wheat in your diet.

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