6 TREATS TO FIGHT AGING

They say you are what you eat!  We all know that eating healthy will not only make us live longer but it can also help delay signs of aging! The wrong foods can contribute to water retention, swelling, redness, acne, and wrinkles. However, a skin-friendly diet can boost elasticity and make you look 10 years younger.

Who wouldn’t want to look and feel young? Here, we have put together a list of food that can combat and delay aging.

1. Tomatoes

This red fruit that we love to use in our favorite pasta and salad dishes has lycopene that helps in protecting our skin. It improves our blood’s circulation, which makes our skin glow. Additionally, did you know that tomatoes are actually packed with Vitamin C? This vitamin is essential for the regeneration of collagen and we all know that collagen is vital in making our skin firmer and plumper. And more than just beauty, it decreases the risk of developing heart disease, diabetes, and cancer.

According to medicalnewstoday.com, High fruit and vegetable intake are also linked to healthy skin and hair, increased energy, and lower weight. Increasing the consumption of fruits and vegetables significantly decreases the risk of obesity and overall mortality.

Tip:  Red cherry tomatoes are a great snack to eat as it is sweeter than your normal sized tomatoes and is more convenient to bring with you.

2. Berries

Who doesn’t love to eat berries? Berries such as blueberry, raspberry, strawberry and cherry that we all love to put on our favorite desserts are actually great for our health, especially our skin. These berries are packed with vitamins, anti-oxidants, and anthocyanins that promotes cell regeneration of new skin and prevents body ailments. What are you waiting for?Stack up on your favorite berries now as it’s not just tasty but it also prevents signs of aging!

 

3. Green tea!

If you haven’t found out about the magic of green tea, maybe, it’s time to try it now! One of the causes of aging is when our body is not regenerating new cells and if it’s not regenerating correctly.  Green tea is packed with antioxidant magic and a chemical called EGCG that helps our body develop and maintain healthy cells.  What are you waiting for? Stop by your local stores now and grab that tea! According to webmd.com, “Antioxidants are those agents which can counteract the effects of oxidant radicals.” Oxidant radicals — or free radicals, as they are commonly called — are byproducts of the body that can cause damage to cells and tissues. Antioxidants bind to the free radicals, deactivating them before they can cause harm.

4. Going nuts!

Eating a healthy amount of nuts daily can help in the prevention of chronic diseases, such as cancer, cardiovascular disease, and diabetes. Nuts are filled with good fat, vitamin e and omega fat which not only keeps your body healthy but also keeps your skin looking younger.

Quick tip: Mixed nut is a great alternative to your favorite salty and greasy potato chips

 

5. Avocado

If you love guacamole, then chances are you will love avocado! This green fruit that we all know as our favorite dip is actually filled with glutathione! Glutathione is an amino acid and antioxidant which helps boost our immune system and fight free radicals that can harm our body and cause aging. On top of that, Glutathione helps our body detoxify and eliminate harmful toxins.

As we age, our body generates less glutathione, thus replenishing it is a must. One way is eating food groups that are packed with it, such as the avocado.

6. Dark chocolate

Chocolates are something most of us can’t resist. But, if you’re trying to live a healthy lifestyle, eating those sweet treats must be minimized. Don’t worry, you can still have your choco–the dark chocolate we mean. Studies have shown that Dark chocolate that contains a higher percentage of cocoa is beneficial to our body and skin as it has antioxidant and lesser sugar.  Dark Chocolate can help increase blood circulation in the skin making it glow and helps with our skin’s ability to retain moisture.

Now that you know the foods that you can splurge on, and still maintain your youth, pack up on your power snacks and beautify yourself from the inside out.