Beauty

Foods and Substance That Can Make You Look Older Than Your Age

By Clariza Ege

Posted on March 29, 2016

“You’ve got to stop eating unhealthy crap. You’ve got to eat vegetable, fruits and lean meat.”
-Mike Moreno

Certain foods you eat can cause destruction with your health and your skin. It is nutrition and not the chronological age that defines how youthful you look and feel.

1. Salt

1,500 mg of sodium can lead to high blood pressure which weakens the skin by affecting collagen. It can cause eye puffiness and wrinkles in thin-skinned areas. Salty foods can increase your sensation of thirst and makes you dehydrated. Instead, use herbs to flavor your food.

2. Sugar

Sugar excesses insulin pathway which affects your blood vessels and speeds up your skin aging process. It can also create weight gain easily that can make your skin sagging. Instead, satisfy your craving with sweets through eating more fruits. This change can make your skin clearer and more vibrant.

3. Coffee

Coffee contains caffeine that can dehydrate your skin and causes wrinkles around your eyes. It can be a necessity in our daily life helping our body to buzz up so we’re able to work properly the whole day. Instead, drinking more green tea is a great solution. It has an exceptional antioxidant and lesser caffeine content.

4. Alcohol

Neutralize the dehydrating effects of alcohol by drinking one extra glass of water for every alcoholic beverage. Excess alcohol can form wrinkles and can cause loss of collagen elasticity.

5. Red Meat

Red meat is a good source of vitamin B12 that is crucial for the red blood cells and brain function. But this food can lead to severe health risks. It harden the blood vessel walls that can cause your skin to crease. Instead, eat more sea foods and dairy products and indulge red meat on a limit.

6. Spicy Foods

Spicy foods can expand blood vessels for those who are going through menopause which can make your skin less youthful. Instead, be mild when it comes to eating this type of food. Spicy foods can be great for body’s metabolism but can be worse for your skin.

7. Soda and Carbonated Drinks

Sodas are highly acidic that makes teeth more vulnerable to decay. Soda lovers are tend to be dehydrated because they reach certain amount of sugar than water that leads their skin to dull. Instead, drink more water and fresh fruit juices.

8. Trans Fats

These fats can be found in processed foods like fast foods. It can definitely make you look older because these food chokes on your arteries. Natural fats that can be found in olive and coconut oil can help stabilize cell walls, protects against oxidation and skin aging. These are rich in vitamin E.