Anti-Aging Superfoods to Add To Your Diet

Anti-aging products are becoming more and more common. These days, a lot of people are wanting to prevent the appearance or feeling of getting older. Aging is inevitable, and time does not stop for anyone. But, there are many things that can be done in order to stop looking or feeling like you have aged. Sometimes, creams, lotions, and serums can do this for you. Luxury brands use phrases like “anti-wrinkle”, “brighter skin” and “age-spot reduction” on their products to lure people into buying them and looking younger on the outside. This is great, but what about the internal?

I remember my mom purchasing expensive products from brands like Olay and Neutrogena, and while it worked great for her face, she still struggled with other things like fatigue, aches, and pains. Often people put their looks above their health, but I believe that your health is a lot more important. If you are healthy on the inside, you will automatically look healthy on the outside.

However, this does not come with applying creams and serums on your face. You need to focus on what goes inside your body. Nowadays, people are turning to natural ways of anti-aging, therefore, here is a list of some of the best foods that can make you look and feel younger. The list contains food items that are available no matter what geographical location you stay in, and are also cost-effective.

Spinach:

Spinach is a superfood that rejuvenates your entire body and is extremely hydrating. Spinaches contain a lot of vitamins A, C, E, and K. Its high vitamin C content enhances the production of collagen in the skin and keeps it smooth and tight, preventing the appearance of rough and saggy skin. Spinach also helps soothe inflamed skin because of its Vitamin K content, thus making it effective for under-eye bags. Overall, spinach is amazing for your skin, hair, and bone health because it also contains high levels of iron, magnesium, proteins, fibers, and minerals. Truly a superfood! Here are a few recipes that include spinach: https://www.cookinglight.com/food/in-season/spinach-recipes

Pomegranate:

This fruit is completely packed with vitamin C. Vitamin Cs are the best when it comes to protecting our skin from wrinkling and from sun damage. It also softens your skin and helps produce more collagen, which is perfect when it comes to anti-aging. Vitamins Cs are also really good for building your immune system, bone health, and are responsible for the repair of all of the tissues in the body. So, say goodbye to those aches and pains and say hello to beautiful skin and healthy bones.

Green Tea:

One of the most raved about anti-aging nourishment is green tea. Green tea uses its antioxidants and other magical goodness to prevent hyperpigmentation from sun damage and oxidation that give you patches of darker areas all over your face. Additionally, it fights off UV rays and prevents skin cancer. Green tea also has properties that increase the function of the brain. So there we go! Not only will you look younger, but you will also feel younger because the function of your brain just became so much better. Anti-aging does not only need to be for the skin, but it can also be of the mind too.

Tomatoes:

Tomatoes seem like a staple in every household, yet people just eat them without realizing how beneficial tomatoes are to the human body. They contain tremendous amounts of antioxidants like lycopene and Vitamin C, which help build the growth of collagen and keep the nature of the skin looking younger and wrinkle-free. Tomatoes also significantly decrease the risk of UV related skin cancers, what an amazing bonus huh?!

Nuts:

Nuts are also a common thing at people’s houses. But, most people only use them as a garnish on their cooked food and desserts. Nuts like almonds, walnuts, cashews, and macadamia are a great source of Vitamin E, which repair skin cells and help your skin retain moisture. It protects the skin UV rays which can have severe impacts on the texture of your skin. They are known as anti-aging heroes because of their ability to lower the cholesterol levels and its anti-inflammatory effects in the body. Oh and here is a bonus for you – nuts can also prevent cognitive decline in older folks. Not only will you look younger, but you will also think like a younger person. Isn’t this anti-aging at its best?

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2 thoughts on “Anti-Aging Superfoods to Add To Your Diet”

  1. Great Article Aditi. Thanks for putting the super foods in different perspective. All the more reason to include them in the daily diet.

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