Our skin is the clearest indication of how well we treat our bodies. After all, we are what we eat, so our diet affects the most extensive organ of our body: our skin. For example, a recent study suggests that a Mediterranean diet probably contributes to telomere length, which is responsible for slowing down aging. The study helped identify nutrients that can prevent damage caused by environmental factors. These nutrients retain moisture in the body and make the skin glow.
A healthy, balanced diet based on whole foods plays a key role in reducing the risk of various diseases and slowing down aging. But if you're polluting your body with junk food, you'll look and feel just as bad!
Of course hereditary factors, sunshine, skin care, and fluid intake also play a role, but if you can look and feel better, wrinkle-free, with smooth, fabulously attractive skin by eating the right foods, then it's worth a try!
These foods neutralize inflammation and protect against the negative effects of the environment and free radical damage, so your skin stays beautiful and healthy:
Berries
Blueberries, blackberries, raspberries and cranberries are high in antioxidants like flavonols, anthocyanins and vitamin C that help slow cell aging. Darker, black and blue berries, have the most anti-aging properties because they have the highest concentration of antioxidants.
Leafy greens.
Dark leafy greens, especially spinach and leafy kale, contain antioxidants, lutein and zeaxanthin and help protect the body from the negative effects of UV radiation. Every time the skin is exposed to sunlight, it suffers, and the cumulative effect of repeated damage causes DNA damage to the epidermis, persistent inflammation, oxidative stress and suppressed T-cell immunity. This increases the risk of skin cancer and accelerates skin aging. A study showed that women who ate more green and yellow vegetables had fewer wrinkles.
Cucumbers
Rich in silicon oxide, which helps form collagen that prevents wrinkles.
Guava
A powerful source of vitamin C that supports collagen production and helps improve skin appearance.
Tomatoes
High in lycopene (as do watermelons, by the way!), which acts as an "internal" sunscreen and protects skin from UV rays, age spots and aging. Tomatoes also contain vitamin C and potassium, which regulates moisture and nutrients in skin cells.
Avocados
Its fatty acids help maintain healthy skin fat balance, while vitamin E and biotin provide skin, nails and hair with nutritional support.
Pomegranate
Contains ellagic acid and Punicalagin, which slow down skin aging by suppressing free radicals and protecting collagen in the skin.
Wild Fish
Wild (especially oily) fish, particularly sardines, herring, mackerel and salmon, contain omega-3 fatty acids that keep skin, hair and nails hydrated and maintain skin elasticity by strengthening cell membranes.
Walnuts
Particularly rich in polyunsaturated fatty acids and vitamin E, which work effectively against aging and have anti-inflammatory properties.
Dark Chocolate
The antioxidants flavanols in cocoa beans, help reduce skin inflammation caused by UV exposure. Good quality bitter chocolate helps improve blood circulation and increases the skin's ability to retain moisture, thus preventing the appearance of wrinkles.
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