Most people focus on what NOT to eat when trying to be healthier. Rather than thinking about what to eliminate from your diet, let’s concentrate on foods you can ADD to your diet.
Better nutrition not only helps you stay fit, but it also improves your overall complexion and boosts your energy level, helping you look and feel younger. To mitigate the effects of skin damage, such as eye wrinkles and age spots, try increasing the levels of protective antioxidants in your system by adding the following foods to your regular diet:
Fish
The American Heart Association recommends eating two 8-ounce servings of fish each week. This is because fish is a good source of omega-3 fatty acids, which benefit heart health and disease prevention, among many other health benefits. In addition, fish is high in protein, vitamins and minerals, and it’s low in saturated fat.
The best fish to eat are those that are high in omega-3 fatty acids with low levels of mercury. Some of the healthiest fish choices include canned light tuna (not albacore), shrimp, pollock, salmon, cod, catfish, clams, founder or sole, crabs and scallops.
Berries
Blueberries, strawberries, raspberries and cranberries can protect against skin aging from the inside out, because they are high in vitamin C, a powerful free radical-fighting antioxidant, and folic acid, a type of B vitamin that stimulates cell growth. According to WebMD, these berries also contain nutrients known as anthocyans, which repair cells and decrease the risk of several cancers.
My favorite way to eat berries is in smoothies. Try blending a handful of strawberries and blueberries (fresh or frozen) with 1/2 cup of orange juice, 1/4 cup of plain, low-fat yogurt and a few ice cubes. Delicious for breakfast!
Check back later this week for more anti aging super foods!