Age with grace

Smooth and glowing skin is something everyone desires. It is true that there is no magic bullet and only the food you eat, along with a healthy lifestyle can help you stall some of the visible signs of aging. It is recommended to have smaller portions of nutrient-rich, healthy food from all the different food groups. Following the right eating plan could end  your battle with wrinkles and the signs of aging. Fruits and vegetables with high antioxidants help remove free radicals from your skin and body that cause premature aging.

The following highly nutritious food items are the most appropriate for one’s consumption as they keep you young and wrinkle free.

Blueberries

A small sweet blue-black edible berry provides more antioxidant activity than most fruits and veggies. Antioxidants fight the free radicals that cause wrinkles.

Beans

You might be amazed to learn that beans really are the magical vegetable. The more you eat, the more you defy the signs of aging. They are high in protein and  improve hair growth and help in thickening hair cells.

Fish

Regular consumption of fish or fish oil supplements will give your body the necessary omega-3 fatty acids. Tuna and other omega-3-rich fish, such as salmon and sardines may help in keeping your skin look younger.

Tomatoes

Consuming tomato and tomato products will give you a healthy and beautiful skin. Tomatoes help in many ways like treating open pores, brightening skin, treating skin condition, preventing excess oil secretion and prevents signs of aging and many other such benefits. 

leafy green veggie

You can never meet your nutritional needs without eating dark leafy greens, such as spinach, lettuce and kale. leafy greens also deliver an immense supply of anti-aging vitamin A, which supports skin-cell turnover which helps  in keeping your  skin soft and supple. The old saying, you are what you eat holds true value for your health. 

Here are few food offenders that you must keep off your plate

Sugar

A diet with high level of sugar slows down the body’s ability to regenerate itself at the same time speeds up the aging process.

Salt

Salt is a cheap flavour enhancer as well as a preservative, and is found in over processed foods as well as in ‘healthy’ foods, such as cold meats, cheese  soups, et al. Despite being an essential compound in your diet, salt can cause aging if we consume too much of it.