Foods That You Should Eat Before Your Wedding

The process of planning and having a wedding can be extremely overwhelming and usually, with all that is going on, a lot of brides forget about looking after themselves. Keeping your mind and your body healthy is the most important part of preparing for your wedding. Eating the right foods not only will keep your insides healthy but it will keep your mindset healthy and with the stress that comes with preparing for a wedding, keeping a healthy mindset is essential. 

Knowing the foods that will boost your energy, improve your skin and relieve your stress will be a huge benefit to your health regime, ready for your big day. We have created a list of foods that will guide you on the right path to have a happy, healthy, body and mindset for your wedding day!

Foods That Will Benefit Your Skin

Having clear, glowing skin for your wedding day tends to be every bride’s dream. Your diet heavily impacts your skin therefore knowing what foods will benefit your skin can really benefit your complexion. 

Sweet Potatoes: containing both vitamins A and C, sweet potatoes are the key to brightening up your skin. The combination of vitamins within sweet potatoes makes them the perfect skin-saver for people with dry, dull skin as the vitamins and minerals work together to brighten the skin, ready for that bridal glow!

Red Bell Peppers: These delicious vegetables are filled with antioxidants. These will help give structure to your face, reduce wrinkles and can even prevent breakouts. Red bell peppers also contain a large amount of vitamin C, this will help reduce wrinkles, making your skin look young, fresh and glowing.

Spinach: A great cleanser for the outside and inside of the body is spinach as it has loads of benefits. There is a large amount of iron in spinach, this is great for having a rosy complexion as it brings colour to your cheeks. Vitamin K can also be found in spinach, this is great for brightening up under eye dark circles,  making you look awake and ready for your big day. Another benefit to introducing spinach into your daily diet is the anti-ageing effects it gives from the antioxidants within the vegetable.

Cucumber: Like spinach, cucumbers are also loaded with antioxidants. If You wake up in the morning with puffy eyes, cucumber is the perfect dietary option for you. The enzyme enriched water within cucumber will reduce the puffiness in the face as well as keeping your skin extremely hydrated.

Yoghurt: Enriched with amino acids, yoghurt is great for brightening your under-eye dark circles. Yoghurt also has a high amount of vitamin B, this will help your overall complexion have a healthy glow and will keep your skin hydrated.

Foods That Will Benefit Your Insides

Eating foods that will benefit the inside of your body is just as important as eating foods that benefit your outer body. Looking after your insides in preparation for your wedding is really important for keeping fit and healthy for your big day. 

Lemons: Containing a high amount of vitamin C, lemons are a great health benefit that you should add to your diet. Another great benefit as to why you should consume lemons in the lead up to your wedding is that they reduce bloating therefore if you’re worrying about fitting into your dress, we would recommend eating lemons!

Sprouts: With a substantial amount of vitamins, sprouts are great for a regular cleanse to the body. They brighten up your skin, give you a boost of energy, nourish your cells, help with weight loss and even help to grow your hair. Whether you are a lover or a hater of sprouts, we recommend you try to incorporate them into your eating regime.

Pumpkin Seeds: Packed with magnesium, pumpkin seeds are great for your bones. Not only does the high intake of magnesium help strengthen your bones but it also helps you sleep, which is essential for the lead up to your wedding. As well as this, pumpkin seeds also include antiviral and anti-fungal properties which help to boost your immune system, so you are less likely to get ill before your big day.

Dark Chocolate: A sweet treat is the least you deserve after all of the planning for your wedding. But staying healthy before the big day is still very important, therefore dark chocolate is a great snack. Dark chocolate contains powerful antioxidants that help protect the body’s cells from damage, it can also help to keep you awake and is a healthier option for coffee as it has very little caffeine in it. We recommend only having dark chocolate that is at least 70% cocoa, as any less will have a higher amount of sugar and won’t be as healthy.

Foods That Will Give You Stress Relief

Fish: Fatty fishes such as salmon, herring and mackerel are extremely high in omega-3 fats and vitamin D. Omega-3 is proven to benefit the brain’s health and mood. By consuming these types of fish you should feel less stressed and have an improved mood which is just what you need before your wedding. 

Celery: Celery contains phthalides, a compound that relaxes the muscles. It can also help to lower blood pressure and reduce stress hormones. It is very beneficial for your body and mind.  Whether you put it into a smoothie or you eat it in its full form, celery is a great way to try to relax your body before your wedding.

Matcha Powder: Although it may not be food, the green tea made from matcha powder is a drink that is also a stress reliever. Matcha powder is filled with amino acids which can help to relieve stress. So if you’re not a fan of the list of foods that should help relieve your stress, maybe try out some matcha tea, to keep you as stress-free as possible before your big day!

So now you are aware of the different types of foods that will benefit your mind and body for the lead up to your wedding. Refer back to this guide every time you are unsure of what good you should be putting in your body. 

By making these small changes to your diet, you will see huge benefits. Feel good on both the inside and outside of your body and have an amazing wedding.