It’s winter again, and that often means dry skin. Did you know you can help control those flakes with your diet? There are foods you can eat that can minimize dryness. Here are a few:

Omega-3 Fatty Acids: Think  flaxseeds, walnuts, salmon, sardines, soybeans, halibut, shrimp, tofu, scallops and red snapper. Supplements like fish oil and cod liver oil work, too.

Sulfur: Garlic, onions, red meat, eggs, carob, broccoli, asparagus, Swiss chard, parsley, sweet potatoes, bananas, tomatoes, coconut and watermelon are good sources of sulfur. Like Omega-3, sulfur also is available in supplement form.

Zinc: Zinc-rich foods can help prevent free radical damage to cells. This can keep your skin from drying out while looking healthier and younger. Common foods rich in zinc include beef liver, lima beans, green peas, raw almonds, raw cashews, raw gingerroot, chickpeas, cooked split peas and organic beef.

So, there you have it…a few foods that can work wonders when it comes to skin. Of course staying hydrated is never a bad idea. Drink up!