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When you think of skin and hair care, chances are you think about skin cream, sunscreen and shampoo. You might also want to think about strawberries, spinach and swordfish.

Yes, you can eat your way to healthy hair and skin.

Certain fruits, veggies and fish are naturally packed with nutrients and vitamins that will help make your skin glow and add shine to your hair.

Specifically, HealthGrove and Graphiq identified five vitamins and minerals that support skin and hair health, based on multiple reputable journals and health sites, including the National Institutes of Health and WebMD.

These powerhouse nutrients are vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin D, vitamin E and zinc, and they are found in abundance in the foods listed below.

25 foods for healthy hair and skin:
1. Sweet potatoes
2. Red bell peppers
3. Kale
4. Collard greens
5. Papaya
6. Beet greens
7. Butternut squash
8. Spinach
9. Rainbow trout
10. Pacific oysters
11. Swordfish
12. Bitter melon
13. Canned pumpkin
14. Sockeye salmon
15. Oranges
16. Carrots
17. Strawberries
18. Lima beans
19. Brussels sprouts
20. Broccoli
21. Red grapefruit
22. Pea pods
23. Lemons
24. Sunflower seeds
25. Green peas

--From the Editors at Netscape