Winter is not just the time of the year where you get to enjoy the holidays with your loved ones but it is also the time for that dull skin due to the cold winter air making lines and wrinkles more evident.
According to a survey by Allergan, Inc., 60 percent of American women aged between 21 and 65 would prefer to have a younger looking face than their body. Experts are noting that it's not about creams or surgical procedures as one can achieve that youthful glow with the right food.
First is you have to cut out foods that causes inflammation since these are pro-aging. According to Dr. Frank Lipman, processed, packaged and fast foods contribute to your ageing as well as foods that contain gluten, dairy and sugar.
Fatty foods high in Omega are the things you want to eat as Paula Simpson, a beauty nutritionist, points out that a hydrated skin inside and out will contribute in preventing your skin from being dry and from wrinkles. Foods such as salmon, chia seeds, olive oil, and avocado are samples of this kind of food.
Foods rich in Amino acids as well as leafy green vegetables are also encouraged to be eaten as amino acids repair the damaged cells. Foods such as tofu, eggs, grains, nuts, and seeds are examples of great foods to eat. As for green vegetables, it keeps your skin hydrated and healthy.
Foods that have a lot of phytoceramides are also great as Simpson said that the epidermis of our skin thins and weakens leading to wrinkling. So, the Phytoceramides are great to slow this deterioration and foods such as brown rice, wheat, and spinach would be great sources of this substance.
Antioxidant-rich foods are also recommended such as tomatoes, carrots, kale, and pumpkin in order to reverse the damage caused by the sun's rays and unhealthy foods. Foods that have a lot of potassium are also to be consumed such as fruits and vegetables.
Rooibos tea will also help in your natural anti-aging process as it hydrates the skin and is a great alternative to coffee. Fermented foods such as kimchi, kefir, and other fermented vegetables are also great because they are probiotic-rich. Probiotics help in the regulation of one's digestion.
