ADVERTISEMENT

5 anti-aging fruits and vegetables for younger skin

Check out the foods topped with nutrition that can transform your skin’s age.

Fresh tomatoes

Tomatoes

Tomatoes is a common ingredient and most homes use in for meals and dishes but did you know eating it prevents the breakdown of a skin-firming agent in your skin called collagen.

If you are using tomatoes in your cuisines, this is the time to try. Tomatoes help your skin to remain supple and elastic.

ADVERTISEMENT

Dark Chocolate

Everybody loves chocolates due to its many health benefits. You can enjoy chocolate without worrying about calories and adverse effects on your skin.

High-flavanol dark chocolate has catechins that protect your body from the harmful ultraviolet rays and inflammation.

Dark chocolate can help dermal circulation keep years off your skin.

ADVERTISEMENT

Red Bell Pepper

Red bell pepper contains 60% of vitamin C which triggers the production of white blood cells that fight off germs and bacteria than its green counterpart.

It may also keep you looking young: A study in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that people with diets high in vitamin C were less prone to wrinkles, possibly because the nutrient spurs the production of collagen.

Avocado

Avocado contains called glutathione, which counteracts aging and detoxifies your body, ensuring that harmful compounds don’t make you appear older.

ADVERTISEMENT

Glutathione is also a powerful antioxidant. Consuming avocados also give you vitamin B complex, vitamin E, oleic acid, and potassium.

They are a great addition to your diet and will keep your skin moisturized and soft.

Pineapple

Pineapples contain bromelain enzymes which support collagen synthesis and prevent acne that can deteriorate your skin

ADVERTISEMENT

This is further enhanced because of its high vitamin C content which also does wonders for hyperpigmentation, a condition in which patches of skin darken compared to surrounding areas

Pineapples are also full of alpha-hydroxy acids known for their benefits for the skin.

The research upon its effects on the skin damaged by environmental factors demonstrates that they can slow the aging process by protecting it from age spots, freckles, and discoloration.

JOIN OUR PULSE COMMUNITY!

Unblock notifications in browser settings.
ADVERTISEMENT

Eyewitness? Submit your stories now via social or:

Email: eyewitness@pulse.com.gh

ADVERTISEMENT