When it comes to staying young, it's often what's on
the inside that counts. Leading a healthy lifestyle doesn't just extend
your years — it can keep you looking youthful, too. These easy tips
are anti-aging from the inside out.
Eat Your Fruits and Veggies
The antioxidants and phytonutrients in fruits and vegetables will
help fight wrinkles and keep your skin hydrated and even-toned. Aim to
get a wide range of colors on your plate — it’s an easy way to ensure
you get a variety of vitamins and other health-boosting nutrients. A
produce-heavy diet will also help you maintain a healthy weight, which
is key to looking and feeling young.
And Eat Plenty of Fish, Too
Lean
protein (skinless chicken, egg whites, tofu) is crucial to maintaining
muscle mass as you get older. And fatty fish (salmon, tuna) has an extra
benefit: it’s full of omega-3 fatty acids, which help protect your skin
from the sun, keep your heart healthy, and may even reduce breast
cancer risk.
Wear Sunscreen
You’ve
heard it before: To ward off wrinkles, slather on the sunscreen. But
did you know that a daily SPF habit can reverse some signs of
sun-induced aging? The Skin Cancer Foundation recommends applying SPF 15
every day to fight aging and lower your skin cancer risk.
And a Hat or Sunglasses
A
hat will help shield your face from the sun—and will also protect your
eyes. UV-blocking sunglasses can also shield your peepers and help
prevent age-related macular degeneration and cataracts.
Drink Tea
Anti-inflammatory polyphenols in green and white tea can keep your skin looking young and lower your cancer risk.
But Don't Add Any Sugar to It
Not only can excess sugar lead to weight gain,
it ages your skin too! Refined carbohydrates like table sugar boost
creation of AGEs (advanced glycation end products), which are just as
aging as they sound.
Remember to Strength-Train
Yoga,
with its focus on a strong core and proper alignment, is great for
improving your posture, which will help you look better and stay
pain-free. As you age, you naturally lose muscle mass, which lowers the
burn on your metabolism. So whether you prefer body weight exercises or
weight lifting, make sure to strength train to keep your body toned and
at its calorie-burning peak.
From: Goodhousekeeping.com/ Posted by Mags
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