21 recipes for glowing skin

Which foods are good for skin?

Fruits and vegetables contain powerful antioxidants that help protect skin from cellular damage caused by free radicals. Be sure to eat a rainbow of colourful fruits and vegetables, especially carrots and sweet potato which contain beta-carotene.

Vitamin C helps to promote radiant skin and build collagen which our skin needs for elasticity. Some of best sources are blueberries, broccoli, strawberries and sweet potatoes. Vitamin E is another key nutrient for good skin, it can be found in almonds and avocados.

Certain fats act as a natural moisturiser for your skin, keeping it supple from the inside and improving elasticity. These fats include the monounsaturated and polyunsaturated varieties found in avocados, oily fish, nuts and seeds. Omega-3 fatty acids are also good fats, you can find them in in oily fish such as salmon, trout and sardines, as well as chia seeds and walnuts.

Recipes for glowing skin

Harissa roast salmon with warm herby grains and yogurt dressing

Harissa-honey salmon served on top of herby wholegrains, with a quick yogurt dressing on the side – the perfect midweek meal for two.

Sardine spaghetti

Tinned sardines are a great source of protein, omega-3 fatty acids and essential oils. Let them shine in this quick and easy Sardinian spaghetti dish.

Healthy salmon pasta

This healthier take on a creamy salmon pasta proves you can keep dinners light while feeling satisfied and fuller for longer.

Blueberry smoothie

Whip up this easy blueberry smoothie using just four ingredients. Blueberries are loaded with healthy antioxidants – this is a great way to make them a regular part of your diet.

Warm lentil, avocado and feta salad

Check out our easy lentil salad with avocado. This simple salad recipe is packed with crunchy cucumber, crumbly feta and fresh basil.

Squash and sweet potato tagine

A great big colourful bowl of butternut squash and sweet potato tagine, flavoured with rose harissa and preserved lemons. Just right for a midweek vegan dinner.

10-minute sardines and peppers on toast

This 10-minute sardines and pepper on toast recipe is a really quick and easy idea for a midweek meal.

Sweet potato and chickpea curry

Try our vibrant sweet potato and chickpea curry for dinner tonight. It’s colourful, rich, hearty and packed with nutrients.

Sriracha salmon power bowls

This is a beautiful, diverse, high-fibre and high-protein recipe. Use wild-caught salmon for its potent omega-3 fats.

Miso roasted cauliflower, avocado and lentil salad

Fibre-rich cauliflower is roasted in a miso dressing – also filled with probiotics – and turned into a rustic salad with pickled onions and lentils. It's delicious and great for your gut too.

Sweet potato and black bean tacos

Turn your tacos meat-free with spiced sweet potato and black beans, topped with a zingy coriander salsa.

Roast vegetable salad with kale pesto

Toss vibrant roasted veggies with grains and a nutty kale pesto dressing for an easy vegetarian side dish.

Berry and nut butter porridge

Packed with nuts, fruit and oats, this hearty porridge bowl is perfect for a post-workout breakfast.

Lime and pistachio salmon with salsa greens

Make salmon shine with a side of greens dressed in a zingy lime and toasted pistachio salsa. Don't forget the Greek yogurt on top!

Miso kale, pomegranate and chicken salad

This zingy salad has a little bit of everything: tender roast sweet potato, crispy prosciutto, juicy chicken and pops of freshness from avocado and pomegranate seeds.

Seared salmon with pea purée

Frozen peas, cooked with butter and shallot then whizzed into a vibrant purée, make the perfect bed for crisp-skinned salmon.

Smoked haddock and spinach rye toasts

One for those early risers with a savoury tooth, this quick and easy breakfast idea is high in protein and full of flavour.

Chia pudding

This creamy, lightly sweetened pud is surprisingly filling due to the soluble fibre in chia seeds – topped with quickly cooked apples, it’s a simple and healthy brekkie.

Feel-good winter salad

This nourishing salad is packed with lots of fresh ginger and garlic, full of antioxidants and vitamins. Raw kale is great for digestion, along with beetroots, broccoli and avocado.

Carrot and orange soup

Blitz together carrot, oranges and just a few more ingredients and you'll get this vitamin C-rich soup.

Avocado on toast with smoked salmon

Creamy avocado and delicious smoked salmon feel like an indulgence, but this dish comes in at under 300 calories meaning you can have a little bit of luxury any day of the week.