This week on Stuff Mom Never Told You, Cristen and I discussed whether anti-aging creams work. As it turns out, those expensive bottles promising miracle results don’t deliver anything that a cheaper moisturizer couldn’t. If you feel like splurging, look for a cream that includes retinol, but if you’re on a budget, any moisturizer in combination with a good sunscreen will do.

But we all love multitasking, so I decided to investigate how we can get healthier skin at the dinner table. As it turns out, healthy foods lead to a healthy body AND healthy skin, so I’m probably not going to suggest any foods to you that haven’t been suggested before. For example, those fatty acids in products like salmon and nuts that are so good for the brain and heart? They’re also good for skin. Ditto for a diet of fruits and veggies. Whole grains and low-fat dairy are more than just good ideas for those trying to eat better; they’re also wonderful for your epidermis.