BEAUTY

12 Foods to Eat to Prevent Wrinkles

Written by andy

No one likes wrinkles! Here’s what to eat to prevent wrinkles and skin damage.

If you want to prevent wrinkles, you’ll find that there are a few good foods that will help you to get rid of them!

  1. Blueberries — These little berries are loaded with antioxidants, which help to protect your skin against damage caused by pollution in the air, the UV rays of the sun, and other environmental hazards.
  2. Kiwi — Pound for pound, this tangy fruit contains more Vitamin C than lemons and oranges. You’ll find that the Vitamin C in kiwi fruit is excellent for your skin, as it hydrates your skin and reduces the visibility of wrinkles.
  3. Chocolate Milk — Oddly enough, milk mixed with dark chocolate is excellent for your skin health. The flavonoids in the chocolate can improve circulation to your skin, improving the hydration of your body’s largest organ and reducing the scaling and roughness that results from skin that has become dry.
  4. Strawberries — These tasty little fruits contain almost as much Vitamin C as oranges. Vitamin C is needed by your body in order to produce collagen, the protein that ensures your skin is hydrated, moist, and elastic.
  5. Oysters — Who doesn’t love the slimy little oysters? You’ll find that they are loaded with zinc, a mineral that is needed in order for your body to produce enough collagen to keep your skin protected. Zinc can also help to fight off toxins and environmental damage, and will protect your skin at the cellular level.
  6. Tomato Paste — Lycopene is an antioxidant that is found in tomatoes, and it has proven to be one of the best ways to reduce your risk of sunburn from spending time in the sun. The more lycopene you eat, the less damage the sun can do to your skin.

  1. Watermelon — Watermelon contains almost as much lycopene as cooked tomatoes, but it’s also 95% water. This means that you’ll not only protect your skin from damage–which could lead to wrinkles– but you’ll also give your body the water is needs to keep your skin hydrated.
  2. Salmon — This fatty fish is loaded with Omega-3, fatty acids which help to keep your skin supple and soft. Your skin needs oil in order to protect itself, and salmon provides the fatty acids with which to make the protective skin oils.
  3. Green Tea — A cup of this bitter Oriental tea will do wonders for your entire body, but your skin definitely sees the most benefits. The EGCG in green tea will help to protect your skin against environmental damage, and will help your body’s cellular regeneration rate stay healthy.
  4. Yoghurt — Yoghurt is an excellent food to eat, not just for your skin’s sake, but for your entire body. The bacteria contained in yoghurt will help to keep your digestive system healthy, which will be reflected in your healthy skin. Kefir is another great source of these healthy bacteria.
  5. Nuts — The unsaturated fat in nuts is excellent for your overall health and weight management. It will also do wonders for your skin, thanks to the high Vitamin E content of the little foods. The anti-inflammatory properties of the nuts will help to get rid of problems like acne, psoriasis, and eczema.
  6. Honey — Honey is nature’s antiviral medicine, and it can help to get rid of any bacteria on your skin which could cause problems.

About the author

andy

Some people get lucky and are born with fit, toned bodies. Andy Peloquin is not one of those people... Fitness has come hard for him, and he's had to work for it. His trials have led him to becoming a martial artist, an NFPT-certified fitness trainer, and a man passionate about exercise, diet and healthy living. He loves to exercise--he does so six days a week--and loves to share his passion for fitness and health with others.