Everybody ages, but what is the secret to successful aging? According to recent research published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal, one of the most important factors for successful aging is your diet.
Below are several suggestions that researchers say will actually slow your aging process.
Vitamin C
Far more than a simple immune booster, vitamin C is a water-soluble vitamin and antioxidant that plays a host of important roles in your body. It strengthens skin by helping to build collagen, and bolsters metabolic efficiency by helping transport fat cells into the body’s energy burning mitochondria. Since your body can neither store nor create the wonder vitamin, you need to provide a constant supply. The recommended daily allowance (RDA) for adult men is 90 mg and for adult women is 75 mg however some sources suggest taking up to 2000 mg a day! Oranges , guava, green bell peppers, grapefruit juice, tomato-based veggie juice, papaya, broccoli stalks, strawberries, and kiwi are good sources of vitamin C.
Lean protein.
Lean meat and oily fish provide good sources of collagen, which smooth fine lines and wrinkles. Several sources of lean protein that boost collagen include oily fish, chicken and turkey, and low fat dairy products such as 0% fat or 1% fat cottage cheese.
Avoid white bread, white-flour breads, and cakes and other refined grains
These types of refined grains can raise insulin levels, which in turn causes inflammations that damage your skin. Replace white bread, white-flour breads and cakes, and other refined grains with whole grains.
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