Food Tips 101: Anti-Ageing Diet
Did you know you can eat your way to young-looking skin? While it may not happen overnight, or right after you eat, the good effects of this anti-ageing diet will reflect on your skin gradually. Plus, you don’t only get beautiful skin, you also improve your overall health and well-being.
So, are you ready to find out which foods to eat to fight those wrinkles away?
Food nutrition expert, Lee Holmes, call these foods “supercharged” because they are packed with antioxidants, and digested easily. More so, these foods are also known to fight inflammation, thereby, providing benefits to many parts of our body.
Here are “supercharged” foods to try to slow-down the ageing process that can become evident on our skin. Read more on Skin Superfoods.
- Nuts. These contain healthy oils, fibre, vitamins, minerals, potent phytochemcials and the amino acid arginine.
- Broccoli. Rich in magnesium and vitamin C, it’s one of the most powerful immunity boosters available.
- Quinoa. This grain-like seed is a complete protein food, which means it contains all the essential amino acids your body needs to build muscle and repair itself.
- Kale. Jam-packed with essential vitamins and minerals, it also contains lutein, an important nutrient.
- Wild salmon. A great source of omega-3 fats – the ultimate anti-ageing nutrient – plus loads of vitamin D and selenium for healthy hair, skin, nails and bones.
- Onions. Contain a high level of quercetin, an antioxidant that helps strengthen damaged cells. Onions also help raise “good” cholesterol levels.
- Spinach. Bursting with health benefits, it contains many phytonutrients and antioxidants, including vitamins K, C and E, folate, iron and carotenoids.
- Sardines. High in omega-3 fatty acids, they contain almost no mercury and are loaded with minerals such as calcium, iron, magnesium, potassium and zinc.
- Eggs. They contain high-quality proteins, essential minerals and every vitamin except C. How eggs can help you get healthier hair.
- Garlic. Promotes the growth of white blood cells, the body’s natural germ fighters. Both fresh and dried garlic have been shown to lower harmful LDL cholesterol and high blood pressure.
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The next time you go for food shopping, make sure to fill your bags with these anti-ageing foods and include them in your daily diet plan.
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