Anti-aging food therapy

There are a good number of anti-aging therapy you could do to achieve a wrinkle free and glowing skin’

I’ll be sharing with you some food, fruits and vegetables you can eat to stay younger and avoid those wrinkles you so much dread.

1. Blueberries

Blueberries are rich in vitamins A and C, as well as anthocyanin an age-defying antioxidant. This is what gives blueberries their deep, beautiful blue color.

These powerful antioxidants protects and preserves the skin from damage due to the sun, stress, and pollution by moderating the inflammatory response and preventing collagen loss.

Throw this delicious, low-sugar fruit into a morning smoothie or fruit bowl, and let it provide a beautifying punch!

2. Watercress

The health benefits of watercress cannot be overemphasized. This healthy vegetable possesses the following nutritional components: Calcium, Phosphorus, Manganese, Potassium and Vitamins A, C, K, B-1, and B-2.

Health benefits;

Watercress acts as an internal skin antiseptic, increases the circulation and delivery of minerals to all cells of the body, resulting in enhanced oxygenation of the skin.

There is presence of vitamins A and C in the watercress. The antioxidants in watercress may neutralize harmful free radicals, helping to keep fine lines and wrinkles away.

It iodine contents may also boost immunity and provide thyroid support.

Add a handful of this flavorful green to your salad today for glowing skin.

3. Sweet potatoes

This delicious root vegetable is a great source of vitamins C and E — both of which protect the skin from harmful free radicals, keeping your complexion in check.

The orange color sweet potato comes from an antioxidant called beta-carotene which is converted to vitamin A. Vitamin A is good for the skin as it helps restore it elasticity, promote skin cell turnover, and ultimately contribute to soft, youthful-looking skin.

Up your diet with any of these sweet potato toast recipes.

4. Avocado

Avocados anti-inflammatory fatty acids that promote smooth, supple skin. They also contain a variety of essential nutrients that may prevent the negative effects of aging. Other nutritional components include; Vitamins A, B, C, E, and K and Potassium.

The presence of vitamin A in avocado helps restore dead skin cells, leaving your skin as gorgeous and glowing as ever. Their carotenoid content may also assist in blocking toxins and damage from the sun’s rays and also help to protect against skin cancers.

Try some avocado in your salad, smoothie, or just eat it with a spoon.

5. Red bell pepper

Red bell pepper is rich in antioxidants which makes tops when it comes to anti-aging. It also contains vitamin C which is good for collagen production. The red bell pepper also has a powerful antioxidants called carotenoids.

Carotenoids are plant pigments responsible for the bright red, yellow, and orange colors you see in many fruits and vegetables. They have a variety of anti-inflammatory properties responsible to the protect the skin from sun damage, pollution, and environmental toxins.

Slice bell peppers and dip them in hummus as a snack, add them into a raw salad, or cook them up in a stir-fry.

6. Nuts

Many nuts (especially almonds) are a great source of vitamin E, which helps repair the skin tissue, retain skin moisture, and protect skin from damaging UV rays.

Walnuts contains anti-inflammatory omega-3 fatty acids that helps to: strengthen skin cell membranes, protect against sun damage and gives skin a beautiful glow by preserving its natural oil barrier.