Wrinkles are no one’s best friend, never have been and never will be. However the world is filled with all sorts of natural anti-aging foods, and they don’t cost a fortune either. Sounds a lot better than a face lift, now doesn’t it? Thought so. Below are the four best foods you can consume to fight those pesky wrinkles. You’re welcome.
Best for Softening Skin? Pomegranates
Pomegranates are filled with Vitamin C which will help guard against unwanted wrinkling effects that are caused by sun damage. Assistant professor of dermatology Debra Jaliman, MD, at Mt. Sinai School of Medicine, notes that the juice in pomegranate seeds contains ellagic acid and punicalagin. What does this mean? Well the polyphenol compound of ellagic acid helps to fight damage from free radicals. Whereas punicalagin is thought to be a supernutrient. In fact, it is this supernutrient that will boost your body’s ability to preserve collagen, which is the subdermal connective tissue that makes skin appear smooth and plump.
Serve: A weekly cup of pomegranate seeds will help soften the skin. Stay away from pomegranate juice.
Pomegranates
Best for Smoothing Fine Lines? Blueberries
Blueberries have way more antioxidants than any other food that’s out there. Really. This means that your skin gets extra protection while up against skin-damaging free radicals. All of which is caused by emotional stress, sun exposure, and overexercising, especially running.
Serve: Each day, a one-half cup can prevent cell-structure damage which causes loss of fine lines, wrinkles, and firmness.
Blueberries
Best for Firming? Kale and Spinach
Kale and spinach are about to become your favorite greens! They both possess special phytonutrients, or antioxidant compounds, that help to protect against sun damage. Moreover, according to the Journal of Agricultural Food Chemistry, spinach is loaded with beta-carotene and lutein, which are two nutrients that cause better skin elasticity. Long story short, no face lift need! These green are the perfect anti-aging mix.
Serve: Have three cups of kale, spinach, or a combination of both each week.
Kale and Spinach
Best for Diminishing Brown Spots? Green Tea
Lastly, green tea has catechins – one of THE most effective compounds that prevents sun damage, such as hyperpigmentation. Plus, it contains polyphenols, an antioxidants that helps to combat free-radical damage and could even reverse the aging effects. Cheers!
Serve: At least a cup a day will provide results within a month.
Green Tea