How to slow down aging of the skin

If you include a good sampling of these Superfoods in your daily diet, you will age better, have smoother and younger-looking skin, and be able to combat a host of illnesses. "Superfoods", can help reduce cholesterol, reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke, keep your organs working smoothly and help prevent a host of diseases ranging from diabetes to obesity. The superfoods work so well because they contain healthy amounts of Essential Fatty Acids, antioxidants or fiber. In some cases, they contain two of the three or all three. These three things - the EFAs, antioxidants, and fiber - provide the body with all it needs, helping cells repair themselves, keep the digestive system regular and healthy and helping to reduce wrinkles. Here is a list of top 10 superfoods that slows the aging of the skin:

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1. Green foods -- Including barley grass, wheat grass and other green foods. Green foods are shown to have beneficial effects on cholesterol, cancer prevention, immune response and blood pressure.
2. Barley -- A great source of soluble and insoluble fiber, Barley is low glycemic. It helps to regulate blood sugar, metabolize fats and lower blood cholesterol.
3. Acai -This little berry, which is found on a special palm tree in the Amazon, is full of antioxidants and Essential Fatty Acids.
4. Allium family - Including garlic, onions, chives, shallots and leeks, this family of foods provides powerful antioxidants that help the liver function better.
5. Beans/Lentils - Packed with antioxidants and low Glycemic Index, beans are a versatile powerhouse food.
   
   Beans are full of fiber, Essential Fatty Acids and protein. They are inexpensive, versatile and can provide a complete protein when combined with a grain.
   
   One of the greatest benefits of beans is their antioxidant values. Beans contain the same anti-inflammatory antioxidants (flavonoids and flavanols) that are found in grapes, red wine, tea and cocoa beans. The reddish pigments in the coats of beans and lentils contain antioxidants at an intensity of 50 times greater than Vitamin E.
   
   Your skin will benefit from that antioxidant boost which also promotes healthy collagen. The powerful seed coats also help to restore the antioxidant powers of Vitamins E and C after they have battled the free radicals in your skin.
   
   Think of beans as one of the great superfoods for your body and your skin.
6. Sprouts - Sprouts are a great source of protein and Vitamin C, and other nutrients.
7. Hot Peppers - Hot peppers are full of antioxidants but are also full of compounds called capsaicinoids. Capsaicinoids have heart-healthy, anti-cancer, and anti-inflammatory properties.
8. Buckwheat - Though not a true grain, buckwheat is used like one in cooking and is more healthful than rice, corn and wheat, and provides no spike in blood sugar levels.
9. Yogurt/Kefir - These cultured foods are considered ideal for optimum health and help to promote good health thanks to the live cultures inherent in them.
10. Nuts & Seeds - Thanks to the Essential Fatty Acids and other good qualities of nuts and seeds, they are considered one of the great superfoods. They also help to promote healthy skin.