Sunflower seeds

What they do: These light, crisp, nutritious morsels are filled with the goodness of essential fatty acids. They help your skin secrete natural oils that lubricate it and prevent water loss, keeping your skin soft.

They improve hair texture and decrease blackheads.

How to consume: A few teaspoons once or twice a week is enough. Alternately, use sunflower oil for cooking.

Conditions it helps:

~ Diseases like psoriasis, where you get pink, scaly patches on your skin and cracked soles.
~ Diseases like atopic dermatitis, where skin is excessively dry and sensitive and keeps breaking into rashes.
~ Some forms of acne.