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Foods to Fight and Prevent Wrinkles |
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10 Foods to Eat to Fight and Prevent Wrinkles
1. Carrots, peaches, and apricots
Orange fruits and veggies are great sources of beta-carotene, “a compound that converts into vitamin A, which helps prevent dry, flaky skin, and reduces lines and wrinkles,” says New York City dietitian Tanya Zuckerbrot, RD.
2. Tomatoes
A diet rich in tomatoes — packed with the powerful antioxidant lycopene—increases your body’s ability to prevent skin damage from UV rays by as much as 30 percent.
3. Olives and olive oil
Eat it: These Mediterranean diet staples contain antioxidants like vitamin E that protect against free radicals and boost hydration.
4. Cherries, pomegranate, and blueberries
Research shows that the antioxidants in these fruits prevent collagen destruction, protecting against wrinkles. “They are also high in vitamin C, which, according to the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, is associated with fewer wrinkles and less skin dryness,” Zuckerbrot says.
5. Green Tea
In order to keep your skin looking as young as possible for as long as possible, your cells need to regenerate correctly. (Cells that mutate can lead to everything from uneven pigmentation to cancer.) “Green tea has lots of antioxidant power, as well as a chemical call EGCG,” says Pace. “In multiple studies it was shown to help cells grow properly and maintain a healthy life cycle.”
6. Yogurt and Kefir
To fight redness and irritation, Pace recommends introducing foods with more probiotics, like yogurt, into your diet. “Skin-friendly bacteria in these foods condition your skin both inside and out,” she says. Look for natural, unprocessed products to get the highest concentration of living probiotics. Kefir is a cultured milk product that’s similar to yogurt, but has up to three times more probiotics than yogurt.
You’ll find it in the dairy case where it’s often sold as a drink thanks to its thinner consistency. While medical researchers are still trying to figure out the link between gut bacteria and your skin, studies have shown that probiotics reduce inflammation and oxidative stress. Problems like acne, psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, and rosacea may all improve.
7. Fish
If your skin is chronically dry, add foods that contain healthy fats to your diet — they’ll help moisturize your skin from the inside out. “Wild salmon is phenomenal for your skin,” says certified nutritionist Suzie Carpenter. It’s high in omega-3 fatty acids, one of the best fats for you. Other omega-rich fish include sardines and Atlantic Mackerel.
8. Nuts
Nuts are another fantastic source of good fat. “It’s the omegas in the nuts that are so good for your skin,” says Carpenter. “Some nuts, like almonds, also have vitamin E.” They have anti-inflammatory properties that can help with conditions like acne, psoriasis, and eczema.
While walnuts contain the most omega-3s, all nuts, including almonds, hazelnuts, peanuts, and pistachios, are good for your health when eaten in moderation. Instead of a handful of chips when you feel hungry, swap in a handful of mixed nuts to see the skin-smoothing benefits.
9. Avocados
Like nuts and fish, avocados have a lot of good-for-you (and your skin) fats, but it doesn’t stop there — avocados are also high in glutathione. “Glutathione is incredibly anti-aging,” says Carpenter. “I often recommend [it] for detoxing.” By flushing toxins from your system, glutathione helps with acne and wrinkles, and it’s even been shown to slow the development of certain cancers.
10. Honey
If you’re craving something sweet, swap in honey for other types of sugar. “Honey is anti-viral, and it’s an antioxidant,” says Carpenter. “And even though it’s technically sugar, it doesn’t cause inflammation in your body and skin the way regular sugar does.” It’s so good for your skin, in fact, that you can even use it as a face mask.
 NovaNightmare · Fri Dec 19, 2014 @ 07:39pm · 0 Comments |
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