What is the right diet for healthy youthful skin that defies aging ?
IN THIS BLOG WE ARE COVERING FRUITS AND VEGETABLES THAT CAN PREVENT AGEING OF YOUR SKIN AND LETS FIND OUT SOME DAILY TIPS ON HOW TO STOP WRINKLING OF YOUR SKIN.
ANTI AGEING
As we age, the nutrient requirement also go up. Body needs food variety in diet as well as right food combination at right time. If we really want to look young and beautiful, we should pick up less processed food
Following are the anti aging foods that can improve quality of your skin and also boost immunity:
1. POMEGRANATES :
This fruit is packed with vitamin c which guard against wrinkling effects of sun damage.
The juice in pomegranates contain ellagic acid ( a polyphenol compound that fights free radicals ) and punicalagin( that increases body’s capacity to preserve collagen ).
Tip: Eat a cup full of pomegranate daily in your diet.
2. BLUEBERRIES :
These contain antioxidants that protect against free radicals.
Blueberries also help your arteries stay flexible which may improve blood supply to the brain.
Tip: Eat half cup of berries daily in your breakfast.
3. SPINACH :
Spinach is best source of zeaxanthin and lutein , nutrients that make up retina.
This has VITAMIN C , E , A and VITAMIN K in it.
By eating spinach you are just cleaning your skin from inside out.
4. GREEN TEA :
It contains powerful antioxidant called EGCG that fights DNA damage from UV rays to prevent skin cancer.
This compound also has therapeutic properties such as anti inflammatory, anti atherosclerosis, anti diabetic.
Tip: have at least one cup of green tea everyday.
5. WATERMELON :
Watermelon is full of lycopene, vitamin C , A that can slow down signs of aging.
Its consumption can encourage growth of collagen and elastin cells that helps your skin stay healthy and young.
Tip : you can include melon in your fruit salad in the morning
6. WATERCRESS :
Study shows that watercress contain more vitamin c than oranges, 4 times more beta carotene and vitamin A than apple, tomato and broccoli.
Therefore, if you want to roll back the years forget expensive lotions, instead search for something more natural : a bag of watercress.
Tip : add one bag of watercress a day to your diet .
7. BROCCOLI :
This is packed with vitamin C, K , A plus variety of antioxidants, fiber, folate and lutein.
Broccoli also contain sulforaphane that neutralizes toxin, it also calms inflammation in the body, blocks mutation in the DNA responsible for cancer.
Tip : add broccoli to your salad or consume it after gentle steaming.
8. RED BELL PEPPER :
This is good source of vitamin C that helps to boost collagen.
Red bell paper is also rich source in 3 carotenes namely lutein, zeaxanthin, beta cryptoxanthin considered best for your skin.
Tip :Saute' in olive oil and have bowl of it at least twice weekly.
9. PAPAYA :
Loaded with vitamin C , A , E , K and the presence of papain in papaya has anti aging effect on skin.
Tip: you can eat it raw or apply 2 tablespoon of mashed papaya on your skin and leave it for 10 minutes then wash with normal water.
10 .SWEET POTATO :
Packed with vitamin C , It stimulates the production of collagen and helps to minimize wrinkles.
Study shows that people who ate about half cup of them daily for 3 years diminished their wrinkles by 11%.
Anthocyanin present in sweet potato helps neutralize free radicals and hence prevent premature aging.
Tip : try eating half of medium sweet potato.
11. AVOCADO :
Avocados are well known source of healthy fats to include in your diet.
They are rich in monounsaturated fats and polyunsaturated fats that keeps heart healthy.
These are the best anti aging food that you can eat. It is also able to penetrate deep into cell structure and helps cell to function properly.
Avocado contain variety of other nutrients as well such as vitamin A , C , E , K, B complex and potassium.
Tip : you can apply it topically as well as eat in salad.
12. WALNUTS :
