Things You'll Need:
- Fruits and vegetables (preferably organic) Whole grains Water Fresh juices Flaxseed meal
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Step 1
Consume essential fatty acid-rich foods. These substances, known as EFAs, are more commonly recognized as the "healthy fats" of Omega 3s, Omega 6s and Omega 9s. They are found in cold water fish like salmon, cod and mackerel as well as in flaxseeds and acai berries (which contain all three omega oils). They have an anti-inflammatory effect on the entire body, both inside and out.
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Step 2
Eat foods rich in beta-carotene. Think of the "orange foods:" carrots, sweet potatoes, orange and yellow bell peppers and foods like broccoli and spinach. This form of Vitamin A encourages frequent cellular renewal and regeneration, thus fighting the natural slowing down that occurs with age. Newer, fresher cells feel and look younger and more vibrant.
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Step 3
Include more Vitamin E in your diet. You can find this nutrient in whole grains, vegetable oils, fresh, raw nuts like hazelnuts, walnuts and almonds, and seeds like sesame and sunflower. Vitamin E helps to fill the subdermal layers of your skin, minimizing wrinkles and loose skin. It is also an essential antioxidant (along with Vitamin C) in fighting damage due to toxic free radicals that cause damage to our bodies over time, that lead to an aged appearance.
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Step 4
Get ample Vitamin C. Citrus fruits are Vitamin C powerhouses. This is one antioxidant that your body is unable to store in useful quantities, so it must be replenished daily and often. Vitamin C encourages the body to both retain existing and create new collagen and elastin. These substances make up the support structure of our skin, strengthening the keratin protein that your skin and hair are composed of. As you age, you tend to make less collagen and elastin, and our "foundation" starts to crumble, leading to roughened texture, loss of tone and wrinkles. Increasing the amount of Vitamin C rich fruits like oranges, grapefruits, tangerines and even tomatoes can counteract this effect and postpone the damage, allowing you to appear much younger for far longer.
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Step 5
Hydrate your skin every day. Drink a minimum of five to eight glasses of water every day. You will extend your skin's suppleness and elasticity for years by doing this. If you have trouble fitting them in, have a glass upon rising in the morning, one at lunch, another during your "coffee" break, one upon returning home and one after dinner but before bedtime.
