Are you looking for a simple way to fight aging? Well let’s start with something we do everyday…eat!
Here are a few foods that you can try to slow down the effects of aging.
- BLUEBERRIES
Provides antioxidant activity that fight free radicals that cause wrinkles
- BEANS
High in Protein! Promote hair growth and help thicken cells
- CRANBERRY JUICE
Disrupts the formation of plague and thereby prevents yellowing of teeth. The flavonoids in cranberry juice also counteract the damaging effects of bacteria that cause tooth decay.
- BLOOD ORANGE
Blood oranges contain anthocyanins, antioxidants that combat free-radical damage and UV rays.
- CARROTS
Excellent source of Vitamin A which is essential to a healthy scalp and youthful-looking, shiny hair.
- DARK CHOCOLATE
Help curb your sweet tooth and is rich in flavonoids
- TOMATOES
Tomatos provide lycopene, which helps prevent heart disease, elevated cholesterol and cancer. Lycopene acts as natural sun block, preventing the UV damage that causes sun spots, dryness and wrinkles.
- OATMEAL
Oatmeal is high in soluble fiber which reduces LDL cholesterol (the “bad” kind).
- AVOCADO
One of the richest sources of monounsaturated fats and contain biotin for healthy skin.
- LEAN BEEF
Lean beef is full of iron. Iron deficiency can cause nail beds to be thin and concave.
- EGGS
Eggs are rich in iron and biotin, which help keep your skin and hair healthy and full.
- CUCUMBERS
The silica in the peel helps reduce wrinkles and boost collagen.
- RED WINE
Heart healthy red wine, made with the dark skin and seeds of grapes, is rich in polyphenols, a type of antioxidant that includes resveratrol. If you don’t drink alcohol, opt for grape juice.