10 products that prolong youth
Last reviewed: 23.04.2024
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10 products that will help to preserve youth and beauty. Check if they are included in your diet?
Red oranges, cherries and blueberries
Favorably affect the skin and strengthen the hair. Collagen is the most abundant protein in the human body, it provides stability, shape and texture. Unfortunately, with age, the production of this protein is reduced. But there is a way out - to eat fruits of a dark color, for example, blueberries, cherries and red oranges, which are full of antioxidants and reduce the aging of the skin. Antioxidants also increase production and collagen and make the skin resistant to external environmental factors.
Mollusks, sunflower seeds and sardines
It is an excellent source of essential fatty acids. They nourish the skin, help preserve its cells and ensure normal functioning. Fatty acids are a component of all cell membranes in the body, they regulate the flow of nutrients, waste and water inside and outside the cells, which makes us young and beautiful.
Turnip, dandelion and mustard greens
These products make our body work better, more efficiently. They also protect the liver from heavy metals, toxins and fats. A healthy liver is an elastic skin and white, clean healthy eye proteins.
Parsley, thyme, oregano
If in the mornings you notice that bags are formed under the eyes, then this is evidence that there is too much salt in your diet. And the use of alcohol is another problem that makes the skin stale and fading ahead of time. To eliminate swelling and swelling, reduce sodium intake and of course, reduce the amount of alcohol consumed. If you find it hard to do without salt, then condiments will come to the rescue: rosemary, oregano, thyme, garlic and parsley.
Crispy vegetables
Raw vegetables favorably affect the appearance of the skin. Cauliflower, carrots, beans and celery contain fiber, which perfectly cleans stains from the surface of the teeth, making our smile white. Cellulose and other fibers act as abrasive particles, perfectly breaking down with bacteria in the oral cavity. Neutralize the shade that remains on the teeth after consuming wine, berries, coffee or juices by eating a piece of apple or a slice of cucumber.
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Sea vegetables
Clogged cells can not work at full strength. When the cells function normally, then we are full of energy, we feel fine and look the same. To feel well, every day, eat sea vegetables - a source of mineral raw materials and phytochemicals. They will help to remove toxins from the body and improve the nutrition of cells. Pay attention to kelp, spirulina and hidzhiki.
Cheese, meat, lentils
Years do not benefit our hair and skin, so we need to support them with products rich in proteins. Low-fat cheeses, meat, cottage cheese and some vegetables, rich in proteins, stimulate the recovery and growth of cells. It helps to rejuvenate the skin, reduce the number of wrinkles, and also prevents hair loss.
Egg yolks, whole milk products and liver
Vitamin A is a powerful antioxidant, very important for the growth of new cells. It improves the skin and slows down the aging process. Reducing its level can lead to skin problems, peeling and dryness. The main sources of vitamin A products of animal origin: liver, eggs, whole milk products. Some vegetables, such as broccoli and carrots, deliver into the body beta-carotene, which, as necessary, turns into vitamin A.
Almond milk
Contains vitamin E, calcium, potassium, manganese, selenium and copper and is therefore a good alternative to regular milk. It is a product of plant origin and does not contain lactose. Thanks to high quality proteins, almond milk gives shine to the hair and helps to keep the skin supple and velvety.
Mango, avocado and salmon
Omega-3 fatty acids, which are contained in salmon, improve blood circulation, and carotenoids protect cell membranes. Also, salmon contains dimethylaminoethanol, which increases muscle tone and contributes to reducing wrinkles.