5 Easy Anti-Aging Foods!
Taking dietary supplements are great way to ensure healthy daily vitamin and mineral requirements are met. It is advisable to get as many of these key nutrients through fresh whole foods for maximum impact. Here are 5 everyday foods that are easy additions to any daily food preparation and will help maintain a youthful appearance!
Hot Peppers
Both bell and chili peppers contain antioxidants, have twice the Vitamin C as citrus fruit and work as great fat burners. If you love red bell peppers, hot pepper’s brightly colored cousin, they’ll love you back as treat for your skin. Just a half-cup of chopped red pepper provides more than 100% of your daily dose of wrinkle-fighting vitamin C. Add these versatile red beauties to your omelets, salads, stir fry or eat them raw for a crunch treat!
Blueberries
Free radicals are particles that can harm skin cells and reduce collagen, making skin more wrinkle-prone. You can offset free radical damage by consuming antioxidant-rich blueberries. “With 1/2 cup of blueberries, you can just about double the amount of antioxidants most Americans get in one day. If you want to slow down the free radical aging process, blueberries are the leader of the pack,”Get plenty of moisturizing vitamin E in this creamy fruit. Not only does vitamin E ease dry skin, but studies also show it may reduce free radicals and protect against damaging UV rays. It’s the perfect excuse to have chips and guacamole!
Onions
Onions don’t just for add flavor to food—they’re also rich in quercetin. Querctin is a powerful antioxidant that protects skin against wrinkles. Studies show that it may save skin from harmful UVB rays. Onions are such versatile veggies and are an amazing addition in soups, main dish meals, stir fry, omelets, sandwiches and onto pizzas. Try red onions or vidalia onions for a sweeter flavor!
Whole grains
These days grains get a bad rap, but they are integral for a balanced diet. Whole grains contain polyphenols and carotenoids that fight the aging process. There are so many choices when choosing a whole grain, including wholemeal or wholegrain breads or crispbreads, dark ‘seedy’ breads, wholegrain breakfast cereals, wheatgerm, brown rice, bulgur, quinoa, couscous, popcorn and oatmeal. Try soy milk instead of regular milk with your whole grain cereal and oatmeal, soy milk contains isoflavones that can add to the anti-aging benefits.
Beans
People often think of protein when they think of the health benefits of beans, they are so much more than just protein! Beans taste great, are super versatile and there are tastes & textures for any palate. Beyond great taste & protein, beach are an amazing source of vitamins and minerals iron, zinc and biotin!As we age, our hair can begin to thin, fall out or become brittle. Biotin is a super hero when it comes to strong healthy hair! So whether your favorites are black beans, pinto beans, kidney beans or one of the other varieties, add them to your daily meals and give your hair a boost!
