Here are a couple more foods to add to your diet that keep eye wrinkles away, delay signs of aging and improve your overall health:
Avocadoes
Avocados are packed with essential fatty acids and antioxidants, making them a great anti aging food. Plus, avocados contain high levels of potassium, which helps to protect the heart. Be sure to watch your portion size though, as only 2 tablespoons of avocado is equal to 50 calories and 4.5 grams of fat, which can add up fast if you love guacamole as much as I do!
Tomatoes
Tomatoes contain high concentrations of lycopene, a phytochemical and type of carotenoid that gives tomatoes their red color. Lycopene is a powerful antioxidant that reduces the risk of some cancers and neutralizes the free radicals that damage cells and cause aging. Tomatoes also contain vitamin C, another essential antioxidant, and vitamin A, which helps to repair damaged skin cells.
According to a report on iVillage, processed tomato products actually contains more nutrients than raw tomatoes. This is because cans of tomato sauce or paste contain higher concentrations of tomatoes, and heating a tomato allows its lycopene to be more easily absorbed into the body. Plus, carotenoids, such as lycopene, are water soluble, so eating tomatoes with a little bit of oil also helps the body more easily absorb the nutrients.
So, for dinner tonight, enjoy a plate of whole wheat spaghetti with tomato sauce and a side salad with fresh chopped avocados and tomatoes drizzled in olive oil. It’s not only good for your body, particularly your skin, but your taste buds will love it! Bon appetite!
There are more anti aging foods to come this week, so stay tuned!