These Anti-Aging Foods Is For Your Skin To Protect Your Skin From Sun Damage And Wrinkles

Kiwifruit

 

People with diets high in vitamin C were less prone to wrinkles, possibly because the nutrient encourages the production of collagen, a fibrous protein that keeps skin firm. Score your dose of vitamin C by eating kiwifruit -- one cup contains more vitamin C than the equivalent amount of oranges.



Tomatoes

 

Tomatoes get their red pigment from lycopene, a carotenoid with powerful skin-protecting potential. Women who ate about two ounces of lycopene-rich tomato paste every day for 12 weeks had less skin damage when exposed to UV light than those who ate none.



Oysters

 

They're not only well-known as an aphrodisiac; oysters have complexion-boosting benefits too, thanks to their rich source of the mineral zinc (which plays an important role in skin health and encourages skin cell renewal) and selenium (for protecting against the aging effects of sun damage and for maintaining the skin's elasticity).



Berries

 

Take your pick from berries of all hues. These superfoods are packed with antioxidants that help neutralize free radicals that are linked to chronic inflammation and aging.



Buckwheat

 

This is found in Japanese soba noodles. Buckwheat seed boasts beauty-boosting nutrients -- monounsaturated fatty acids that help keep skin looking young and supple, and rutin which may aid collagen in maintaining its elasticity.



Salmon

 

Fight parched skin by upping your intake of healthy fats. Omega-3-rich fish such as salmon and tuna may help your skin retain moisture as well as prevent skin cancer. EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid), one of the omega-3 fats in fatty fish, has been shown to preserve collagen.



Almonds

 

Snack on a handful of almonds to feed your skin with another powerful anti-aging nutrient -- vitamin E, a potent sun blocker and one of the most important antioxidants for skin health.



Sweet potatoes

 

Sweet potatoes contain beta-carotene that not only combats free radicals, but also helps fight aging by increasing production of collagen and GAGs (glycosaminoglycans), which help your skin hold on to water.



Avocado

 

Avocados are antioxidant powerhouses, plus they're also rich in oleic acid (a type of monounsaturated fat) which has been linked to reducing wrinkles.




Spices

 

Some spices have strong anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties with anti-aging benefits. Notable examples include turmeric, ginger, cayenne and cinnamon. Get into the habit of adding these spices to dishes where appropriate.