So we can’t all splash out on the greatest and latest anti-wrinkle treatments, so here are some foods that can treat anti-aging from the inside and keep us looking our best!
Ginger
Add a dash of ginger to your salad or Asian meal. It has fabulous anti-inflammatory properties so it is excellent for the skin and our health.
Oysters
Oysters aren’t just an aphrodisiac! They are high in the mineral zinc, which assists in skin renewal and repair.
Coffee
Coffee actually may assist in protecting your from skin cancer! One more reason not to feel guilty about that much-needed cuppa in the morning.
Papaya
This fruit is packed with Vitamin C, carotene and flavonoids. Vitamin C wards off wrinkles and dryness related to aging.
Flavanoids promote healthy blood vessels so you will have a gorgeous glow. Start booking that tropical holiday for your skin’s sake!
Wine
More good news ladies, especially if you cannot wait for wine o’clock! Red wine contains an ingredient called resveratrol that actually activates the gene that slows down cellular aging and also protects against heart disease and diabetes. Whooohooo! Of course, they do mean in moderation! Too much wine is also not good for you.
Cocoa
Contrary to popular belief, chocolate is great for your skin!
There is actually no connection between chocolate and acne. Cocoa actually contains ingredients that improve the texture of your skin by boosting blood flow.
Tuna, salmon and sardines
These little fishies are all high in Omega 3 fats, which as we all know are very healthy. What I didn’t know is that Omega 3s help to preserve collagen so skin stays firmer and wrinkle-free. They also reduce the inflammatory compounds which promote tumour growth, so skin cancer is prevented.
Two servings a week is recommended.
Strawberries
Yummy strawberries are very high in Vitamin C.
Just 1 cup contains 150% of the daily recommended allowance. Strawberries are wrinkle-busters and help to protect our skin against age-related dryness.
Tomatoes and red peppers
Tomatoes contain lycopene which keeps skin smooth. Lycopene also helps to protect our skin from the sun’s harmful rays.
So ladies, there are some surprising and some not so surprising goodies, which you can nom-nom and know you are eating your way to a younger looking skin.
Article by Maryanne Young