If we really are what we eat, it’s time to step away from the high-fat foods and pick up something slightly less processed. While it’s true that no single food will erase laugh lines or make you feel 18 again, a healthy diet full of anti-aging foods can boost skin quality, improve immunity, and more. Add more these foods to your diet from now. Beautiful, glowing skin starts with how we eat, but these anti-aging foods can also help with more than that.
1 Watercress
Watercress is a dark, leafy green grown in natural spring water. The health benefits of watercress don’t disappoint! This nutrient-dense hydrating leafy green is a great source of: calcium, potassium, manganese, phosphorus, vitamins A, C, K, B-1, and B-2.
Watercress acts as an internal skin antiseptic and increases the circulation and delivery of minerals to all cells of the body, resulting in enhanced oxygenation of the skin. Packed with vitamins A and C, the antioxidants in watercress may neutralize harmful free radicals, helping to keep fine lines and wrinkles away. Add a handful of this flavorful green to your salad today for glowing skin and overall improved health!
2 Lemon And Lime Juice
You may have been using it in your summer lemonades or benefiting from its cold-relieving properties. But, the one beauty treatment you should definitely use the lemon for is for its anti-aging benefits.
The acids in lemon juice contain concentrated levels of antioxidants. These flush out the toxins and free radicals from your body. Detoxing aids in proper regeneration, which gives you glowing and younger looking skin. The Vitamin C found in lemons increases the production of collagen which is responsible for your skin’s elasticity. Collagen production keeps your skin looking tighter and younger.
3 Blueberries
Blueberries are rich in vitamins A and C, as well as an age-defying antioxidant called anthocyanin. This is what gives blueberries their deep, beautiful blue color. These powerful antioxidants may help protect skin from damage due to the sun, stress, and pollution by moderating the inflammatory response and preventing collagen loss. Throw this delicious, low-sugar fruit into a morning smoothie or fruit bowl, and let it provide a beautifying punch!
4 Avocado
Avocados are a well-known source of healthy fats to include in our diets, as most people know. They’re rich in certain mono-unsaturated and poly-unsaturated fats that keep our hearts healthy, lower cholesterol, and they even contain fiber and protein to keep us full. Avocados are one of the best anti-aging foods you can eat.
Just like the omega-3s found in salmon, avocados are jam-packed with the inflammation-fighting fatty acids that keep the immune system functioning properly. They also help both your mind and body age gracefully, so add the green fruit into your salads, top your toast, or use it to make a healthy pudding.
5 Nuts
Many nuts (especially almonds) are a great source of vitamin E, which may help repair skin tissue, retain skin moisture, and protect skin from damaging UV rays. Walnuts even contain anti-inflammatory omega-3 fatty acids that may help: strengthen skin cell membranes, protect against sun damage, give skin a beautiful glow by preserving its natural oil barrier. Sprinkle a mix of nuts on top of your salads, or eat a handful as a snack. Don’t remove the skin, either, as studies show that 50 percent or more of the antioxidants are lost without the skin.
If you’re looking for more delicious plants to try, choose fruits and vegetables deep in color. The rich shades are usually a sign of stronger radical fighting abilities to keep your skin healthy and vibrant. The more colors you can fit on your plate, the better.
Jackson Brown