The secret to a better beauty booster may actually be in your fridge and not your makeup case. March is National Nutrition Month, and TOPS Club Inc., the nonprofit weight-loss support organization, says maintaining a balanced diet is more important to skin than your night cream.

Katie Ferraro, MPH, RD, CDE, nutrition expert for TOPS, shares how to love the skin we're in.Focus on the Good (Fats)Historically, fat has gotten a bad rap. Public health professionals and the general nutrition community are embracing the notion that the right types of fat are essential for overall health, including skin health. So, start thinking about a shift in focus from less fat to better fat.Not eating enough fat or enough fat-soluble vitamins in food (the kind of vitamins that can only be absorbed with the help of additional fat) can lead to many serious health consequences and can be seen in your skin, hair and nails.Hydrate FrequentlyProper hydration is essential for good skin health. Water helps bring nutrients to your cells and removes toxins from skin cells.When you're dehydrated, wrinkles can appear more evident. Drinking water adds moisture to your skin and can make fine lines less noticeable.There are no hard and fast rules for how much water to drink.A good rule of thumb is to keep an eye on the color of your urine: light yellow or clear urine indicates that you are well hydrated, but a darker color indicates that you need to drink more water.The Skinny for Great SkinIt's simple-eat more fruits and vegetables. Fresh produce is chalked full of vitamins A, C and E, and antioxidants, which can slow down and prevent free radical damage that negatively affects your skin.Fruits and vegetables also contain a lot of water but few calories, which can help you lose weight while keeping you hydrated.The mineral selenium, also high in antioxidant properties, can be found in foods like eggs, fish, meat, nuts, poultry, seafood, and whole grains.When it comes to skin health and diet, here's the long and short:• All fats are not created equal.For better skin try avocados, nuts and seeds, olive oil, canola oil or peanut oil, and salmon.• Stay hydrated.• Choose antioxidant-rich fruits and vegetables - antioxidant lotions and gels won't help your skin.For more information about TOPS or to find a chapter, visit

www.tops.org or call 800-932-8677.