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Must-Have Foods That Help Prevent Ageing

Listed in this article are a few of the foods that help in preventing ageing.

By Suryasis Paul

A wrinkle-free skin is a dream for every man/woman above the age of 40. Indeed, modern lifestyle has shortened the youth of a man.

It is not unusual nowadays to find a man/woman who is losing his/her hair and has a wrinkled appearance much before he/she is in his/her forties.

However, it must be mentioned that nutrition can help you be more youthful. A proper diet can slowly but surely whisk the wrinkles away.

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In fact, a proper diet in combination with proper sleep, hydration and exercise can help you look a lot younger than your age.

Some of the foods that are an absolute must are:

1. Walnuts

1. Walnuts

Walnuts and other types of nuts like peanuts, avocados, cashews, etc. are a storehouse of healthy fats. Healthy fats are monounsaturated fats which help your skin to remain hydrated. These healthy fats can also help you absorb vitamins and help keep your skin radiant.

2. Olive Oil

2. Olive Oil

Like walnuts, even olive oil has huge reserves of healthy monounsaturated fats. Moreover, it also contains omega-3 fatty acids. It is very beneficial for the heart and the cardiovascular system. It can be used as a cooking oil.

3. Fish Oil

3. Fish Oil

Fish oils add years to your life.They give a boost to your heart, your joint health and are anticarcinogenic. Moreover, fish oil prevents premature ageing. Consumption of fish oil lessens the damage done to your cells; hence, it has anti-ageing properties.

4. Garlic

4. Garlic

Garlic is a reserve of an antioxidant named allicin. Such antioxidants are known to annihilate free radicals which reduce wrinkles and thus prevent premature ageing. Cloves of garlic if eaten raw are very effective.

5. Sesame Seeds

5. Sesame Seeds

Sesame seeds can give you a proper supply of zinc. Zinc is important for maintaining skin and hair health. Moreover, zinc helps in the formation of collagen. Additionally, it combats wrinkles and therefore promotes anti-ageing.

6. Dark Chocolates

6. Dark Chocolates

Dark chocolates have anti-oxidizing properties. Such anti-oxidants can do away with free radicals which are responsible for the formation of wrinkles. Dark chocolate is also known to improve blood flow. Proper blood circulation increases oxygen availability which is important for the repair of cells.

The bioactive compounds in dark chocolate may also be great for your skin. The flavonols can protect against sun-induced damage, improve blood flow to the skin and increase skin density and hydration.

7. Pomegranate

7. Pomegranate

The seeds of pomegranate contain huge amounts of essential vitamins and nutrients. However, they also contain loads of sugar. When consumed in moderation they can reduce inflammation and better exercise performance.

Research has shown that it is anti-carcinogenic and reduces the chances of prostate and breast cancer. It is great for bone health as it prevents arthritis and joint pain which are tell-tale symptoms of ageing.

8. Green Tea

8. Green Tea

Green tea helps you live longer. People who consume green tea daily are less susceptible to diseases like Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease. It is anti-carcinogenic and prevents various kinds of cancer. It gives a boost to your cardiovascular system.

Moreover, it has huge quantities of antioxidants which prevent the formation of free radicals and stop premature ageing. Furthermore, it boosts up your metabolism allowing to cut down on several pounds.

Story first published: Monday, June 26, 2017, 15:34 [IST]
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