Everyone wants to look younger these days, as evidenced by the fact that the US anti-aging product market is valued at around $80 billion. Some experts are now saying, however, that to look younger all you really have to do is improve your general wellness, and that that can be done solely through the food that you eat.
Many foods contain important nutrients that can boost your wellbeing and take years off your age. There are different types of foods and varying benefits, and we’ve identified some of the best ones for you, which can be eaten in pairs as follows.
Blueberries and yoghurt are both thought to be particularly beneficial, for example. Blueberries are rich in antioxidants and are also believed to help prevent memory loss and to fight some degenerative diseases, such as high blood pressure and heart disease. Smothering your blueberries in yoghurt also keeps up your calcium levels, which helps keep your bones young and strong, and the good bacteria in live yoghurt also keeps your gut healthy and fights off age-related stomach problems.
Tomatoes and avocado can be paired together to make a nice salad which will help protect your skin from the sun and thus reduce sun damage and the aging effects of the sun. Vitamins C and A in tomatoes and E in avocados, as well as omega-3 fatty acids, help your body to repair itself and to live longer.
Garlic and fish also make a youthful combination. Garlic in particular helps to lower cholesterol and is an anti-oxidant. Fish, meanwhile, has been proved to reduce your risk of having a stroke and is packed with healthy omega-3 fatty acids.
Oatmeal for breakfast gives you a great source of soluble fibre and helps to rid your body of bad cholesterol. Drinking a glass of orange juice on the side will help you to stock up on vitamin C and beta carotene and should give you lots of energy.
