Proper diet is very important
in slowing down the aging clock. By regularly eating certain foods, you may reduce
the signs of aging. Here are the foods you can consider to prevent the signs of
aging like wrinkles, dry skin, and age-related diseases.
For Smooth Skin
As we age, the elastic fibers
supporting your skin weakens and becomes slacked and wrinkled. While no specific
food can prevent facial lines, you can slow it down by eating the right foods. Sweet
potato and orange juice are good options since they provide minerals that make the
skin younger-looking. You can also opt for foods rich in vitamin A like dark green
and deep yellow vegetables, or vitamin C as found in citrus fruits.
Minimize Dryness
When you reach past your
20’s, your skin’s natural moisturizers (sweat and oil glands) shut down, resulting
into drier and older looking skin. To prevent this from happening, you have to drink
at least eight to ten eight-ounce glasses of water a day. Drinks like coffee, tea,
and cola don’t count as healthy choices, as they contain caffeine that may increase
water loss from the skin.
Stronger Immune System
A weaker immune system is
another symptom of aging. Study shows that infections or diseases linger in older
people since their immune system is weakened. To strengthen your defenses, you should
eat food rich in vitamin E such as leafy greens, legumes, and whole grain cereals.
To reduce the risk of osteoporosis,
the most common disease of aging women, maintaining a high-calcium diet is a must.
Drinking milk and eating calcium-rich foods such as broccoli and spinach are good
options. Also, new studies show that boron
may slow down bone loss in the critical years of menopause. Good sources of boron
include apples, green veggies, legumes, and grape juice.
Making these foods a part
of your diet paired with daily exercise, adequate amount of sleep, and positive
outlook in life can surely contribute in maintaining healthy, glowing, and younger
looking.
