Forever young. Isn’t that everyone’s dream? Tell me, what can beat the satisfaction you feel when a stranger pegs your age at 10x younger than you actually are? Nothing darling, nothing! This
is certainly the reason why the cosmetics industry is flooded daily with new products to fight aging while raking in billions of dollars every year. But what if you didn’t need cosmetics to look younger or more attractive? No, it’s not a dream, it’s possible.
The answer to this lies in your diet! Eating specific foods can help you look younger because what you consume works from the inside out. From improving skin elasticity to maintaining the structure and appearance of the skin, the right diet can truly work miracles! Other than that, they can also help block UV rays which damage the DNA of skin cells. So, before you go broke searching for the one-size-fix-all cosmetic miracle, why not make a few easy changes to your diet?
Wanna look younger? These are the 3 changes you should make to your diet…
#1. Cut off bad sugars
Sugar found naturally in foods such as fruits and vegetables has little effect on your blood sugar levels, thus, is considered healthy. However, the real danger comes from added sugars in processed foods. These can hinder the repair of your skin’s collagen and can also lead to reduced elasticity and premature wrinkles.
#2. Take the right kind of fat
Going back in time to the days of our primary education, you’ll remember that fat is one of the major classes of food. Fats are an important part of a healthy diet: they provide essential fatty acids, keep your skin soft, deliver fat-soluble vitamins, and are a great source of energizing fuel.
Fatty acids like omega-3 and omega-6 are necessary for maintaining the structure and appearance of the skin. These healthy fats fortify the skin’s barrier function and help prevent moisture loss. Eating a good serving of oily fish such as salmon, mackerel, and sardines three times a week is a sure way to get the good kind of fat into your diet.
#3. Load up on proteins
Proteins are essential seeing as they help replace dead skin cells swiftly. Protein generally makes up 10% to 15% of the body’s energy needs. They help with building muscles, tendons, and all the other structures holding our bodies together. It’s because of the protein that our bones are supported and that we have the strength to do things on a daily basis. Be sure you have meat or fish on a regular basis as both help make you look naturally young. Vegans can look to legumes, whole grains, and protein powder shakes with almond milk.
Finally, don’t forget to add fruits, vegetables, and lots of water to your diet as well.
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