Top 10 Foods That Slow Down The Aging Process

Top 10 Foods That Slow Down The Aging Process
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These foods will not reverse the aging process but have been scientifically proven to slow it down. We are what we eat; it’s time to step away from processed foods. Keep in mind, while no single food will erase wrinkles, the foods in this list can boost skin quality, improve immunity, and more.

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Next time you’re in the grocery store, be sure to stock on these ingredients.

1.   Nuts

Almonds can reduce the appearance of facial wrinkles, according to this study. Almonds are a great vitamin E source, which can help repair skin tissue, keep skin moisturized, and protect skin from damaging UV rays. Walnuts contain a large amount of omega-3s in just one handful. Omega-3 prevents dementia and keeps your brain young, and improves your cholesterol levels. Walnuts can even strengthen your skin cell membranes.

2.   Sesame Seeds

Sesame seeds keep your skin warm and moist. They contain anti-aging vitamins and minerals that nourish the hair and prevent greying. These seeds are high in calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, and fiber. Sesame seeds reduce inflammation in the muscles, joints, and bones. They also contain natural antioxidants and SPF, keeping the skin protected from harmful UV rays and free radicals.

3.   Plant-Based Milk

Non-dairy milk has many benefits, including:

  • fighting aging skin
  • helping with bone loss
  • preventing heart disease

Plant-based milks are high in B vitamins. B vitamins are linked to many anti-aging benefits, including stronger hair, nails, and skin. The B vitamins in plant-based milk also help protect the skin from free radicals and cell repair. Non-dairy milks such as almond, soy, and oat are also good sources of vitamin D.

4.   Pineapple

Pineapple contains many nutrients that help slow down the aging process. This fruit is loaded with antioxidants and alpha-hydroxy acids, which fight skin-damaging free radicals. Pineapple can actually be applied topically as well to receive all the benefits. Eating pineapple or applying it to the face will make your skin glow. Pineapple contains ascorbic acid, which is good for fading dark spots and scars. Not only that, but pineapple also contains a mineral called manganese which is needed for the production of collagen, strengthening the skin and its elasticity.

5.   Dark Chocolate

Eating dark chocolate reduces wrinkles caused by UVB. Dark chocolate contains flavanols that increase blood flow to the skin, giving your skin a more youthful appearance. The flavanols in dark chocolate absorb harmful UV rays from the sun, protecting your skin from UV damage. It’s delicious and good for you, so make sure to add dark chocolate to your next grocery shopping trip.

6.   Lemon and Lime Juice

Lemon has many anti-aging properties and can be ingested or applied to the skin. Applying lemon to the scalp will reduce dandruff, give shine and give your hair more volume. Rubbing lemon juice onto the face and then letting it dry removes blackheads, acne and reduces wrinkles. Drinking lime juice every day will give you a collagen boost increasing your skin’s elasticity and smoothing out wrinkles. After drinking lime juice every day for about three weeks, you will start to see results. Add lemon and lime to your diet today to benefit from its anti-aging properties.

7.   Blueberries

Blueberries are high in antioxidants. Being so high in antioxidants, they may help protect your skin from free radical damage from sun exposure and increase skin healing. Blueberries reduce premature aging. Blueberries also contain vitamin C, which also helps prevent wrinkles. Blueberries are one of the most powerful antioxidants in the world, making them one of the most beneficial age-defying foods.

8.   Watermelon

Watermelon is rich in many vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. It contains an antioxidant called lycopene, which helps delay the skin’s aging process. Lycopene gives fruits like watermelon and tomatoes their red tint. Lycopene is also a natural sunblock, protecting your skin against the ultraviolet rays responsible for damaging the skin. Watermelon contains a lot of water which is also good for keeping the skin hydrated and plump.

9.   Oranges

Oranges are also loaded with water keeping your skin and cells hydrated preventing premature aging. Oranges are also an excellent source of vitamin c, which produces collagen in the body. Collagen makes the skin supple and younger-looking. Because of the high vitamin c content in oranges, they also help boost immunity. Oranges keep your body looking youthful, and they taste delicious.

10.  Avocado

Avocado contains 25 essential nutrients and antioxidants that prevent the effects of aging. They are packed with omega-3s that fight inflammation and keep the immunity system working properly. They help your mind and body age gracefully. It is suggested that you eat avocado four times a week for younger-looking skin, hair, and nails. 

There’s no way to stop the natural aging process. The only thing we can do is slow it down by exercising and eating healthy. If you eat the foods listed above every week, you’ll effectively slow down the aging process and have a more youthful appearance.

 

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Jennifer Bell is a freelance writer, blogger, dog-enthusiast, and avid beachgoer operating out of Southern New Jersey.


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Anna is an avid blogger with an educational background in medicine and mental health. She is a generalist with many other interests including nutrition, women's health, astronomy and photography. In her free time from work and writing, Anna enjoys nature walks, reading, and listening to jazz and classical music.

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