Most of us wish to look younger. So go for the following simple diet and lifestyle changes to look younger.
Eat a Sweet Potato
Sweet potatoes help lock in moisture, give your skin a healthy glow, and protect it from damage, thanks to their abundance of vitamin A. In fact, dry skin is often a sign that your diet needs more vitamin A, which is why it's often used in skin products.
Put Fat on Your Face
The vitamin E and good fats of olive oil help moisturize skin, which is why the oil is a popular skincare ingredient. Luckily, using the fat in your cooking will let you reap the same benefits. "Carrots are loaded with vitamin C, which is a precursor to collagen production," explains Brooke Alpert, dietitian and founder of B Nutritious. Collagen is essential for skin elasticity. "In addition, the vitamin A found in carrots attacks free radicals and can prevent wrinkles and uneven skin tone," says Alpert. Vitamin A also stimulates fibroblasts, the cells responsible for developing the tissue that keeps skin firm and healthy.
Take A Deep Breath
Research shows that chronic hostility can reduce lung function and speed the natural decline in lung power that normally occurs with age. Researchers say anger can alter neuroendocrine processes, which can trigger chronic inflammation and damage the lungs.
Burn Off That T-Bone
Exercising after consuming a high-fat meal reverses the damage fatty foods cause to the arteries, according to a study in the European Journal of Applied Physiology. After eating a high-fat meal, a healthy person's arteries resembled those of someone with heart disease. However, exercising within two hours of a high-fat meal returns the arteries to normal.
Sleep Off The Fat
The number of hours you sleep each night may affect the inches of your waistline. In a study researchers noted a direct relationship between higher body mass index (BMI) and lesser amounts of sleep. The analysis determined that a one hour decrease in sleep was associated with a three-pound increase in waistline.
Dry Brush Your Teeth
Studies show that brushing your teeth with a dry toothbrush before brushing with toothpaste and water can cut tartar by 60 per cent. Use a soft or medium toothbrush for the dry brushing.
Eat an Avocado
There's a reason we can't stop singing the praises of avocado. The blend of healthy fats, proteins, and vitamins make it a powerhouse for your body inside and out. "The protein helps support the structures of collagen and elastin in your skin, while the fat keeps your skin moisturized," says Alpert.
Dip Your Face in Your Cereal
You'll often find oatmeal in products meant to soothe irritated skin or even help reduce inflamed skin caused by skin conditions like eczema. It's nourishing and the skin-settling properties come from its mix of flavonoids, phenols, and also a type of polyphenols called avenanthramides - all which act as natural anti-inflammatories. Oats are best used in masks when in a ground or flour form.
Keep Sugar Out of Your Head
High blood sugar levels put you at risk not only for diabetes but also for Alzheimer's disease, say Swedish researchers. Type 2 diabetes has already been linked to dementia, but this study found that people with slightly higher than normal blood sugar had a 70 per cent increased risk of Alzheimer's. Exercise and a low-carb diet can lower blood sugar levels.
Grin to Look Thin
A frown can make you look heavier and older. Recent research from the University of Missouri-Kansas City suggests that when you smile, people view you as younger and leaner than when you scowl. You could be 30 or you could be 80, but if your eyes look puffy, your face can look 10 years older than your biological age. The bags are due to excess fluid filling out the soft tissue around your eyes. Quick Fix: Place two spoons in your freezer for a half hour. Then hold them against your closed eyes. The cold will constrict the blood vessels under the skin and reduce the puffiness. Ice-old cucumber slices will work, too.
