How good it would be if we could retain our youth for a longer time. Natural ingredients and food have made it possible for all the age conscious individuals to keep themselves feeling younger at much later ages as well. Natural ingredients are pure from hazardous chemicals that may disturb the natural set up of your body.
Here are the 10 foods that will keep you fit and healthy even if you have crossed the scale of youth. The best part about these foods is that they are inexpensive, easy to obtain and can be consumed in a variety of ways you please. The first in the list is:
1) Watermelon
Watermelon, a summer food, is highly rich in lycopene and beta-carotene. Both the nutrients are extremely vital in keeping the skin, fresh and young while preserving its elasticity. It is a good alternative to carrot and tomato juices. Summer is particularly a tough season for people with oily skin; the consumption of watermelon will help to keep your skin hydrated.
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2) Fish
Fish is already known for a cache of iron and protein in them. They are highly recommended for people facing acute protein and iron deficiency, which are vital for the reproduction of skin, nail and hair cells.
However, some special kind of fish such as Wild Salmon, Rainbow Trout and Barramundi are an exclusive source of supplying healthy fatty acids such as Omega-3. The fats obtained from these fishes especially Salmon and Barramundi can help fight fats to protect, eyes, heart, skin and brain whereas, Rainbow Trout can help in fighting stress by releasing eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) — a fatty acid that fights cortisol (the stress hormone).
3) Whole grains, Oats and Seeds
Whole grain is a good source of fiber provision and since it fills you up and can reduce your diet and may curb middle age weight gain. On the other hand, hemp seeds along with Salmons are a good source to provide the body with Omega-3 but also helps to rejuvenate the skin especially oats which make an excellent skincare product that helps soothe irritated skin and bring smoothness to the rough skin, helping you look younger.
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4) Natural Ingredients Tea
Green tea, an extremely healthy drink as suggested by the recent studies have shown that those who drink three cups of green tea had the increased tendency of improved DNA structure and reduces the shortening of cells as a result of aging. Similarly, bone broth, trending these days as the solution for obesity to wrinkles, provides with glycine to help your liver get rid of toxins that may cause inflammation and collagen that boosts the formation of healthy skin cells.
5) Blue Berries
The colorful berries are a rich source of vitamins and trace mineral that may help protect the skin and brain from side-effects of aging since they are loaded with antioxidants, the family of berries saves the cells from premature aging.
6) Spinach
A true powerhouse enriched with irons these green leafy vegetables can be used in a variety of foods such as in omelets, fresh green salads and smoothies. Powered with lutein to keep your skin younger looking, morning juice will keep your skin hydrated.
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7) Corns
Research has shown that corns apart from being a rich source of fiber, have properties that stop the growth of cancers and hence inhibits its spread.
8) Dark Chocolate
Chocolates are not that bad as one might think. Dark chocolates especially as mentioned by the research can help lower bad cholesterol and increase the good cholesterol along with that they are also used in few of the facial mask product.
Since your skin is mostly affected by the aging process, dark chocolates combined with other product can retain the longevity of the skin.