The 8 Best Anti-Aging Foods

March 03 2021 – Mukesh Kumar

The 8 Best Anti-Aging Foods

The 8 Best Anti-Aging Foods

 

Nobody wants to age quickly or have wrinkles and an old face. People want to look younger with smooth and radiant skin for long but you can't stop aging. However the food you consume can be a factor to reduce the pace of your aging. Always keep these essential points in mind:

  • Consume items that are natural and have natural nutrients like fruits, vegetables, grains, fish, nuts and proteins.
  • Always consume a variety of foods so that you get a lot of minerals and vitamins.
  • Include exercise, quality sleep and sunscreens to keep your body and skin healthy.

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All these can help you feel and look younger. However we share some specific items which can boost your anti aging quality. Read on more to find out.

Oranges

oranges 

Oranges are good for hydrating you because they have lots of water in them and they are helpful to hydrate your skin cells. Oranges also contain a lot of Vitamin C which is responsible for the collagen production which keeps your skin healthy. Always choose different colors of fruits and veggies as they supply you with a variety of minerals, nutrients and vitamins.

Oats

oats

Oats are complex carbohydrates. Oats do not increase your blood sugar level like any other breads, pasta etc. Oats are low glycemic because of which you have lesser problems with acne and wrinkles. Oats are also a natural kind of plant chemical that can help to protect your skin from any cell damage. Oats also help to heal skin irritation.

Pears

pears

Recent studies concluded that fruits, veggies, wine and tea can have cognitive effects to help boost your mental power and also slow down the aging process. It is said that a high intake of the flavonoids that are found in pears,  various leafy greens, oranges, broccoli, tomatoes etc. can also reduce the risks of dementia. Pears can also help to provide you a lot of fiber percentage, provide cardiovascular benefits and keep your body healthy as you age.

Sweet Potatoes

sweet potatoes

The antioxidants present in sweet potato, called beta carotene, is usually converted to vitamin A. Vitamin A can help to restore your skin elasticity, your skin cell turnover and provide you with a soft and healthy looking skin. Sweet potatoes are also a very rich source of vitamin C and Vitamin E which is responsible to protect your skin from various free radicals and it is also responsible to keep your complexion very radiant. You can try eating sweet potato in boiled form without adding much calories in your body.

Pomegranate Seeds

pomegranate seeds

Pomegranates are also known from historical times that it is a kind of medicinal fruit. Pomegranates have a lot of Vitamin C and various antioxidants that can help to protect your body from any kind of free radical damage and it also helps to reduce the amount of inflammation that happens in your system. Pomegranate also contains a compound named punicalagins which is responsible to preserve your collagen in the skin and help in slowing down the aging process.

Red Bell Pepper

red bell pepper

Red bell peppers or red capsicums are full of various antioxidants that are responsible for the anti aging process. They have a lot of Vitamin C that is good for your skin, especially for the production of collagen in your skin. Red bell peppers also contain a lot of powerful antioxidants called carotenoids. These antioxidants are actually the plant pigments which provide the bell peppers with their bright colors, and also the same for other fruits and vegetables. These antioxidants have anti-inflammatory properties and are responsible to protect your skin from various damages, environmental toxins and pollution.

Blueberries

blueberries

Blueberries are a great source of vitamin C. They provide a great amount of fibers and many beneficial nutrients and antioxidants that provide anti-inflammatory benefits and also benefits your skin.  Blueberries have been researched a lot and it was found that they provide many cognitive benefits even as you age, they help to keep your heart healthy and lower the risk of certain types of cancers. The vitamin C in blueberries also help to promote cellular protection and benefit your skin health even as you age and grow old.

Nuts

nuts

Most of the nuts are a very good and rich source of vitamin E that are responsible to help in preparing your skin tissues, to maintain the moisture in your skin and also to help protect your skin from the damages of UV rays. Walnuts also contain anti inflammatory Omega 3 fatty acids that become beneficial to keep your skin cell stronger, protect your skin from any kind of sun damage, and also become responsible to give your skin a healthy and beautiful glow by protecting the natural oils in your skin. Include nuts in your diet by adding them in your fruity salads or having them in a hand full amount as a snack. Try to not remove their skin and consume them directly as it was proven that 50% of the antioxidants are present in the skin as well.

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