Afraid To Go Under The Knife To Look Younger? These 11 Foods May Help

We are always on the lookout for the ‘fountain of youth’ — an elixir, a magic pill that will stop aging or maybe just delay the process so we can look younger for longer.

Many have turned to cosmetic surgery or enhancements involving modern treatments. But there are also people who’d rather preserve their beauty naturally.

Let’s face it, you can’t turn back the clock and there’s no fountain of youth.

But, you can still achieve the youthful look you desire by choosing the right foods proven to make you look younger. Like these foods below:

1. Avocados

Avocados have the kind of fats that are good for your skin. No wonder a lot of skin products contain avocado. It’s a good skin moisturizer. And you can enjoy eating it, too. Because it helps in detoxifying the body, it will make you look and feel younger. It also improves collagen production, an essential for looking younger as you age.

2. Dark Chocolate

Choose the darker and bitter kinds. Antioxidants in dark chocolates are even higher than those found in berries. These chocolates contain catechins that protects you from the harmful UV rays. Cocoa is good in delaying the appearance of wrinkles and dark spots.

3. Vegetables

Many vegetables are rich in vitamin C that boosts collagen production and beta-carotene that protects against solar radiation and free radicals. Vegetables that are loaded with vitamin C include leafy greens, tomatoes, and bell peppers. In a Japanese study, results showed that women who consume more green and yellow vegetables had fewer wrinkles.

4. Flaxseeds

Flaxseeds are high in omega-3 fatty acids, which is not just good for your heart but for your skin as well. ALA or alpha-linolenic acid, the most common omega-3 fatty acid, in flaxseeds protects the skin from the ultraviolet rays of the sun, improves hydration and promotes smoother skin.

5. Tomatoes

Tomatoes are packed with lycopene, an antioxidant that slows the breakdown of skin collagen, helps your skin retain its firmness and elasticity and reduces the appearance of wrinkles. It has beta-carotene, too, which protects our skin from the sun’s harmful radiation.

6. Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Olive oil is not just for dressing your salad. Aside from its anti-inflammatory properties, this Mediterranean staple helps keep your skin firm. It’s rich in antioxidants that help fight oxidative stress and prevents wrinkles.

7. Green Tea

Tea is not just a coffee alternative. Green tea is packed with antioxidants that fight free radicals. Previous studies indicate that green tea can boost cell regeneration, good news for keeping your skin young and healthy. Polyphenols in green tea protect the collagen in the skin that may reverse signs of aging.

8. Fatty Fish

Omega-3 fatty acids are usually found in fatty fish, like salmon, sardines, or mackerel. Salmon contains an antioxidant called astaxanthin, which gives this fish a pink color. Astaxanthin helps keep your skin looking younger for a long time because it can improve skin elasticity and hydration. And the healthy fats can moisturize your skin.

9. Pomegranates

This fruit helps repair damaged skin, increase the production of collagen, keeps your skin moisturized and look firmer. Antioxidants in pomegranate are even higher than green tea. Besides helping you look younger, pomegranates also boost the immune system.

10. Spices

Spices are not just for adding flavors to your dishes. They also do wonders for your skin. Cinnamon increases collagen production. Chili peppers contain capsaicin that reduces age-related skin problems and ginger’s gingerol prevents age spots caused by sun exposure.

11. Bone Broth

Health buffs are into bone broths these days. When you boil bones from meat, poultry or fish for a long period, they will release minerals and other beneficial components, including collagen. This protein has beneficial effects not just on muscle and bone health. Collagen may also help improve the skin by making it more elastic, moist and firm. And oh, it can reduce the appearance of wrinkles, too.

Source: Health Line