Fight wrinkles the natural way!

All the therapies and treatments you took may go for a six, if you do not follow it up with a healthy lifestyle. A proper exercise regimen and a nutritiously balanced diet are the two cornerstones of healthy living.
Here is a compilation of all the good foods that go a long way in keeping your wrinkles at bay!

Fill up your plate with antioxidants

Antioxidant rich foods

Eat a lot of foods obtained from plants. Colored fruits & vegetables, legumes,and nuts have antioxidants in them and an effective way of ensuring  a daily supply of antioxidants in your diet.

Antioxidants are chemical compounds which prevent damage caused by free radicals. As per recent research some antioxidants can also reverse the effect of free radical cell damage.

Retinol, a form of Vitamin A is known to enhance collagen production thus bringing about reduction in the wrinkles.

Say yes to Fish!

Tuna Fish

Fishes especially oily ones like tuna, salmon and herrings have omega 3 fatty acids in them. These fatty acids and oils are very helpful in reducing the wrinkles by retaining moisture, tightening and plumping the skin.

Vegetarians do not lose heart, you can obtain your own supply of Fats and oils from almonds, walnuts, flax seeds, and sunflower seeds & oil. 

Get minerals

Selenium and copper are two minerals which are essentially required in diet to help fighting you with wrinkles.

Copper rich foods

Selenium acts as an antioxidant and copper is known to speed up collagen production. 

The food sources for Selenium are tuna fish, eggs, whole grains such as brown rice, whole wheat and oats.

Copper can be obtained from legumes, beans, lentils, and nuts etc.

Drown your wrinkles in fluids

Green Tea

Much popular green and white tea have antioxidants properties in them and are known for being helpful in reducing wrinkles. Coffee, cocoa and tea are also said to have antioxidant appeal. To obtain maximum benefits drink your tea when freshly brewed. Also the presence of catechins and epicatechins(the antioxidants in tea) are more present in tea which is less oxidized and only in true tea i.e. Camellia sinensis.

Soy foods

Soy

Soy foods have antioxidant properties due to the presence of isoflavones. They help in the growth of collagen which removes fine lines around the eyes and removes wrinkles effectively. Fermented Soy foods are especially effective. Topical creams containing Soy isoflavones are also available. 

In the last, eat healthy to stay healthy and wrinkle free!