Your skin is a window to your health. Your skin reflects what you eat. Ageing starts from the inside out so we need to start caring for our skin from inside out.You can delay the signs of ageing by following a healthy diet. When you include foods that are high in antioxidants you can delay the effects of ageing. The foods that are high in antioxidants are fruits and vegetables.
There are some simple food tips that you can follow for slowing down the ageing without making holes in your pockets. So let's check out some anti ageing foods which you should include in your diet if you are over 40.
Herbs and seasonings are packed with antioxidants so try this and make your morning coffee with a twist.
1) Add a pinch of Cinnamon to your coffee which is a great antioxidant and great for your skin as it prevents the skin from losing its elasticity.
2) Parsley:- Parsley is a great antioxidant which helps to flush out the fluid out of your body if you feel bloated. It helps the skin to produce collagen which keeps the skin tighter, looking younger and healthier.
3) Figs:- Figs are rich in flavonoids and contain a host of antioxidants and fatty acids that have excellent benefits for the skin. It increases skin hydration and used for various skin problems like hyper pigmentation and wrinkles.
4) Rosemary:- Excessive exposure to UV rays causes fine lines, wrinkles and other UV ray induced ageing on the skin. Rosemary is a great herb which prevents photodamage and protects the skin due to its medicinal properties.
5) Watercress:- This leafy green has lots of health benefits. When it comes to anti ageing it is packed with a bunch of vitamins. Watercress has loads of antioxidants which can fight off stress and more visibly those fine lines and wrinkles. Watercress can help STOP and prevent the breakdown of collagen and helps in production of collagen which leads to younger looking skin.
6) Avocado :- It is amazing , delicious and hosts a ton of healthy benefits especially when it comes to anti ageing. Avocado is good fat. It contains fatty acids that improve your skin elasticity.
7) Papaya:- Papaya is the best fruit for our skin. You will find lots of face masks or creams available in the stores as Papaya face masks or Papaya creams etc. Papaya contains a type of enzyme which improves the elasticity of the skin, reduces fine lines which eventually slows ageing. Papaya is a great food for digestion which in turn reflects on the skin by appearing shinier and glowing.
8) Chickpeas:- Protein is something we all need especially when we age. As we grow older we need more protein than calories and sourcing it from chickpeas will help us get protein, fibre and iron. Experts say that replacing red meat with chickpeas and beans or plant based for the majority of the diet will help you feel young in your golden years.
9) Pomegranate:- We all know that pomegranate is packed with vitamins and minerals and antioxidant properties and the beauty of this fruit is that it reduces free radicals in the skin. Free radicals are stuff that causes damage to your skin. Eat pomegranate as a fruit instead of juice which is more beneficial.
10) Dark chocolate :- Most of us will crave for some chocolate at one point. Dark chocolate of high quality has several health benefits that perfectly justifies to snack on. It actually ranks among the top anti ageing foods. Dark chocolate contains nutrients that help lowering sugar levels and increasing blood flow.
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