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  November is National Healthy Skin month!  The ideal way to meet nutrient needs for that glowing complexion is eating a healthy, balanced diet.  Are you getting enough of the right nutrients to nourish your skin?  Here are some of the best foods (along with some tasty dishes I made) that nourish and keep your skin healthy: Orange Root Vegetables (e.g., Sweet potatoes, carrots, yams) provide beta-carotene (i.e.,  provitamin A), a powerful antioxidant that keeps your skin healthy by acting as a natural sunblock. Roasted Beets, Carrots and Sweet Potatoes (From Lauren Lobley) Total Time: 45 minutes Yields 4 servings Ingredients 1 large sweet potato (skins on, cubed) 2 medium-sized beets (peeled and cubed) 2 medium-sized carrots (peeled and sliced) ½ tsp ground coriander 1 tsp dried thyme ½ tsp ground sage ½ tsp ground black pepper 1 tsp kosher or sea salt 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil Instructions 1. Preheat oven to 375℉. 2. Spread the vegetables out along a baking sheet. 3. Season wit