Change your diet and enjoy glowing skin and an energetic body.
Aging is a natural process and cannot be stopped. But you can slow down. And let your skin stay radiant, firm and smooth for many years. To do this, it is enough to add to your diet foods that, according to numerous studies, are considered important for the human body and can help you look younger and feel more energetic.
Salmon, salmon, mackerel are considered the best foods for the content of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids, which not only improve skin condition, but also have a positive effect on the activity of the brain and cardiovascular system. For those who do not like fish, there is a substitute – flax seeds, which are also rich in omega-3 acids and help reduce fine wrinkles.
The most powerful antioxidant. The lycopene in tomatoes protects against UV rays, which helps prevent dry skin and premature wrinkles. Not only raw tomatoes are useful, but also those that have been cooked, including juices, pastes, sauces. The minimum daily dose is a glass of tomato juice or one tomato.
Contains antioxidants that affect brain function. Helps the digestive system, speeds up metabolism. Reduces the formation of wrinkles and age spots. Zinc in its composition improves the condition of hair and nails. But do not overdo it when drinking (green tea contains a lot of caffeine) and limit the time of intake to 15-16 hours of the day, otherwise insomnia is not excluded.
Spinach, lettuce, cabbage support the work of the heart and blood vessels, vision, optimize metabolism, blood pressure, cholesterol. The leader, of course, is spinach, which contains beta-carotene, vitamins B, C and E, also protects the skin from ultraviolet rays, helps to get rid of toxins, and restore muscle tone of the skin.
One of the most common fruits that contain pectin and fiber and detoxify the body. Try to eat apples with the peel, which contains most of the pectin.
And other orange vegetables (melon, carrot). The color of the fruit itself indicates a high content of beta-carotene in them, which is involved in the synthesis of vitamin A and, accordingly, fights free radicals, prevents wrinkles, and supports the immune system. If you don’t want to cook pumpkin, buy pumpkin seeds. The nutrients included in their composition will give the skin elasticity, and at the same time will cheer up. Carrots, in turn, have an effect not only on vision, but also protect the skin from sun exposure. It is better to eat it raw, with the addition of fat (for example, for better absorption of carrot juice, it is worth pouring a little cream into it).
Nutritionists call this fruit “the fountain of youth.” It is rich in vitamins B and E, as well as fatty acids that nourish and moisturize the skin. Vitamin C helps in collagen synthesis. Avocados also have a positive effect on blood cholesterol levels and cardiovascular health.
Especially purple – blueberries, blackberries, plums, cherries, sweet cherries, as well as raspberries, strawberries. They are rich in antioxidants that slow down aging, participate in collagen synthesis and prevent skin aging and wrinkles. Reduce the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease, improve vision. Rich in vitamin C, strawberries (more than oranges) help fight stress and free radicals. By the way, the darker the berry, the greater the concentration of antioxidants. Fresh and frozen berries have the effect, not preserves and jams.
They have a great influence on the functioning of the digestive system. Scientists have found that probiotic yogurt also reduces stress levels. An important point: the digestive system of an adult hardly accepts milk, so you can replace it with kefir, sour cream, yogurt, cottage cheese.
Contains antioxidants, vitamins A and E. Protects the skin from free radicals, which accelerate its aging. The substances in olive oil strengthen the cell membrane and help retain fluid. Studies have shown that people who consume olive oil daily have higher levels of serotonin (the hormone of happiness) in their blood than those who use other types of fats (such as butter).
They are also high in omega-3 fatty acids and affect not only brain function, but also skin condition. A quarter cup of nuts per day covers approximately 90% of the daily intake of omega-3s. In addition, they are rich in magnesium, iron, zinc, copper, fiber. Nuts are a storehouse of vitamin E, which protects cells from damage. Almonds and cashews are considered especially useful in addition to walnuts.
Beans, peas, lentils, chickpeas are foods that stimulate collagen production in the body, which is the key to healthy skin. They have an effect on the renewal of intestinal cells and the maintenance of microflora, are indispensable for the active work of the brain and nervous system. They should be added to your diet at least once a week.
But without skin! The breast is especially valuable. Meat is rich in protein, which is essential for the production of collagen (the main building block of the skin). When this process slows down, our skin begins to fade.
It regulates blood pressure, affects the elasticity of blood vessels, has antioxidant properties, restores energy levels, and also helps to synthesize “happiness hormones”. All of the above does not apply to any type of chocolate, but to dark chocolate – with a cocoa content of at least 80%.
The most important component among the “products of youth”. The liquid helps the cells to accept and process nutrients, and removes toxins. If water access to the body is limited, then thyroid hormones (and they are the main fat burners) work ineffectively.