Anti-Aging Foods and CBD For Looking Young

Best Foods to combat aging

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Anti-Aging Foods Better Than Products?

Anti-aging is the buzzword of the century. Who doesn’t want to preserve their youth for as long as possible? We’re all trying to keep our skin, hair and bodies looking as youthful and fresh as possible. But this isn’t always as straightforward as it seems.

These days, it seems that everything is anti-aging. Big beauty brands make miraculous claims about the time reversing effects of their products, there’s always some hip new food on the market that can stave off age, and we’re constantly bombarded with the names of new chemicals and serums that we just absolutely must have.

However, how do we tell the difference between the ones that do work and the ones that don’t? The truth is, there is no better way to keep your body looking and feeling its best than through your diet. The foods that we eat have a bigger impact than anything we can put on our skin, so taking care of it from the inside out is always the best option.

In order to know which foods you need to be eating, it’s important to understand what the effects of aging are. This way, you can be more informed when choosing your foods.

Anti-Aging Foods

When choosing the best foods to keep you looking and feeling your best, there are some important things to look out for.

Antioxidants are highly effective at fighting the effects of free radicals. Free radicals are particles in the body which attack the skin and cause the 7 signs of aging. Free radical damage causes fine lines and wrinkles, as well as sagging of the skin and dark patches.

Free radicals are actually a totally normal part of the body. However, when they go unchecked they can wreak havoc on the skin in particular. Free radical production tends to go into overdrive as a result of sun exposure and sun damage. This is one of the many reasons why wearing an SPF (Sun Protection Factor) everyday is so important.

There’s even some research to suggest that antioxidants could have cancer fighting properties. So, they’re definitely something we can all benefit from.

Anti-inflammatory foods are also a really important part of the diet when trying to prevent the 7 signs of aging. Inflammation in the skin can cause puffiness, patchiness of color and even pain. Beyond the skin though, inflammation is something which causes many people a great deal of pain as they age.

Anti-inflammatories combat this. This is why foods which are rich in anti-inflammatories are a great idea as we age. Not only will they help to keep your skin looking it’s best, but they’ll fight the other effect of inflammation as well.

Omega-3 fatty acids are absolutely essential to the skin as we age. Not to be confused with This is because, as we age the skin thins significantly. Omega-3’s help to combat this. They pump the skin full of healthy, nourishing fats that help it to maintain a plump, youthful look.

Monounsaturated fats work in pretty much the same way. Although these two types of fats are generally found in different foods, they are both excellent for the skin, especially as we age.

CBD Oil is known to have many of the above therapeutic effects including anti-inflammatory and Antioxidant effects. By adding CBD to your food, you may be able to combat aging. However, more in-depth studies are needed. CBD is showing promising results in these studies, however, and many food companies are already infusing their foods with CBD.

9 Awesome Anti-aging Foods

So, now that you know what to look for in the foods you eat as you age, here are ten examples of readily available foods that are jam packed with these age busting nutrients as well as being rich in vitamins and minerals such as calcium and vitamin E that the body needs.

  • Sweet Potato
  • Red Wine
  • Green Tea
  • Olive oil
  • Spinach
  • Blueberries
  • Broccoli
  • Avocado
  • Nuts
  • Pomegranate

These foods are antioxidants, anti-inflammatories, and absolutely packed with the healthy fats that our skin needs more and more as we age. The health benefits of these foods are far reaching and go well beyond simply helping to keep your skin looking younger.

However, that they will do. Combine a diet with foods such as these and some great anti-aging skincare products, and watch as your skin glows from the inside out in no time at all.

Sarah Tyrrell
Sarah Tyrrell
Sarah Tyrrell is a health, wellness, and lifestyle writer based in Ireland whose work has appeared in The Irish Times and The Independent, among others. In 2017, she founded the lifestyle brand “Self Love and Sarah” to promote healthy self image and body positivity for women.

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