Ritu celebrated her 25th birthday yesterday. A day later she headed straight to the beauty centre and bought loads of different skin creams which would keep her looking young. After a few years she realized that these creams and lotions that advertise for good looking skin are just gimmicks and do not work 100 %. She met a Dermatologist who explained that the key to looking young and vibrant should come from inside i.e. the foods that you eat reflects through your skin.
Like Ritu, most women dream of looking young. They do not want age to reflect from their skin. They try various anti ageing creams, lotions, medicines etc to look young. Many financially rich people also opt for a surgery to look younger. It is important to remember that key to looking good lies in your stomach.
So, here’s the list of top 4 foods that will keep you look younger for a long time.
1. Nuts
Nuts like walnuts, almonds; hazelnuts etc protect the skin by forming a fluid rich membrane in the skin that keeps the skin moist and flexible. This fluidity keeps the skin supple and reduces the wrinkles and makes your skin blemish free.
Well Known Nutritionist, Patricia Sadri says, “Nuts are rich in vitamin A and omega 3 fatty acids that are the essential nutrients for a glowing skin.”
a) Walnuts: Patricia Sadri explains, “Walnuts are a good source of Omega 3 fatty acids and antioxidants. Antioxidants help to remove the toxins from the body which in turn makes the skin glow.
b) Almond: Patrica Sadri says like walnuts, almonds also have a reasonable amount of antioxidants which make the skin soft and supple.
c) Flaxseeds: Patricia explains, “flaxseeds is a good source of fiber which helps in regular evacuation of digestive waste that keeps the skin stay clear of eruptions due to constipation. It is also rich in omega 3 and omega 6 fatty acids which help your skin stay soft.”
2. Fruits
Fruits like apple, pear, red grapes, kiwi, papaya, strawberries, pomegranates etc. help in providing a glowing skin. Fruits are a good source of fibers, vitamins, antioxidants and minerals that is needed for a flawless skin. Antioxidants help to purify the blood and increase the body’s nutrient absorption capacity.
a) Pomegranates contain polyphenol antioxidant that neutralizes the free radicals which cause damage to the skin.
b) Papaya helps in regulating the bowels movements which indirectly helps in getting a clear and clean skin.
c) Strawberries protect the collagen structure of the skin. In simple fruits helps to reduce the fine lines and improves the skin texture.
3. Vegetable
Vegetables like spinach, broccoli, cucumber, tomatoes, beans, and green leafy vegetable play an important role in skin renewal and removal of harmful free radicals from the system. Green vegetables have a magical effect as anti aging promoters.
a) Green leafy vegetables contain vitamin C, Vitamin E and beta carotene which help in fighting wrinkles.
b) Tomatoes are a good source of lycophene that helps to improve skin conditions.
c) Cucumber is a rich in vitamins and minerals that increases the collagen production. Collagen is very skin friendly and improves the skin condition.
d) Carrots are a good source of beta carotene that helps prevent premature aging of the skin.
e) Broccoli is rich in fiber which helps to keep your digestive system healthy. It also contains a compound called sulforaphane which prevents unhealthy eruptions on the skin.
Patricia Sadri says, “Vegetables and fruits contain different classes of antioxidants such as Carotenoids (Beta-carotene, Lycopene, Lutein, Cryptoxanthins), Vitamin C and Flavonoids that are essential for a younger looking skin.”
4. Beverages
a) Drinking 8- 10 glasses of water is very important to have soft supple and younger looking skin. Water keeps your skin hydrated and prevents the skin from sagging.
b) Green tea contains a compound called EGCG that has the capability to reverse oxidation and inflammation of the skin that appears in the form of wrinkles or scars.
Getting a younger looking skin is now easily possible, you just need to check your inventory to understand what you need to include in your diet. Surprisingly, all the above mentioned ingredients needed for a younger looking skin are easily available in the house.
So, Eat well, to look young!!
