This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at http://ted.com/tedx

In the modern world we are obsessed with our appearance. While many take radical steps to resemble a beauty ideal, in this talk I will explore the power of eating fruit and vegetables to improve appearance. Fruit and vegetable consumption can give skin a healthy glow, which in turn boosts attractiveness, irrespective of cultural or ethnic background.

Carmen is a psychologist with research interests centring on appearance and perceptions of other’s appearance. After completing her PhD at the University of St Andrews in 2013 she has held research positions at the University of York and University of Leeds before moving to her current position at Northumbria University.