Staying Young Is Just Another Meal Away

Staying Young is Just Another Meal Away

Healthy foods to stay young? Of course, you’ve heard it before, probably when mom insisted to eat more apples and less burger even when you thought you were too young to age.

Indeed, mom was right. You’ll never know when you’ll start to age until you notice some crumpling and folding on your skin. Premature aging might just be a sleep away. And you never want to see that happen.

But it’s never too late. You can delay aging now by changing some items on your plates, and it’s just another meal away.

You Are What You Eat

The food and all other things that you take or don’t are laying the groundwork for your health and your appearance as well. For example, a person who has a pretty huge room for french fries and beef patties in his stomach may suffer more diseases and may not look age-appropriate. A person deficient in unsaturated fats, on the other hand, may have dry, flaky skin, and eventually look older than he actually is.

According to Samantha Heller, MS, RD, a clinical nutritionist at NYU Medical Center in New York City, what you eat becomes the outer fabric of your body. And the healthier that you put in your mouth, the better you will look.

Sure, you don’t wanna look like french fries, or do you? Then, what should your next meal include?

High- fiber foods

Whole grains, cereals, black beans, apples, and pears are just some of the foods that are rich in fiber. Fiber found in these foods moves quickly and relatively easily through your digestive tract keeping bowel movements regular. Thereby preventing constipation,-one of the problems that aging people commonly encounter.

Fish, walnut, and flax seed oil

These foods are among the best sources of Essential Fatty Acids (EFA). EFA especially the omega-3 fatty acids regulate the fluidity or softness of the cell membranes, thus making your cell membranes healthy and hold more moisture. So that means younger looking skin.

Deficiency is visible in a hardening of the skin, as with dry skin and acne. And to those who are living in colder climates, you need more EFA for membrane fluidity.

Fruits and vegetables

Antioxidants from fruits and vegetables fight off free radicals, the byproducts of the body's everyday processes that damage DNA, cells, and tissues. The antioxidants and other phytochemicals lessens the chances of damage to he body’s cells. And because you are guarding your cells from premature damage, you are also protecting yourself from premature aging.

Whole-grain cereals, organ meats, chicken, egg yolk, and garlic.

Selenium, found in these foods, plays a key role in making the skin healthy. It is a sulfur-like mineral that lessens the oxidative damage of skin cells. It also helps in regulating the thyroid hormone and helps prevent hypertension, cancer, and stroke. Selenium is often added to antioxidant vitamins.

Easy Move

If you think looking younger is difficult, there’s not much to worry. The easiest move you can make is to include more fruits, vegetables, fish, and whole grains to your daily menu. Control yourself from eating foods stuffed with much cholesterol, sodium, and calories. What you get is a healthier body and a younger-looking you.

Well, if you think it’s too early to look old, better think twice. It just doesn’t feel good to be called older than you really are.

And if you think you’re too old to look young, you’re never right. You can stop aging right at your plate, and even prove that "looks can be deceiving."

BONUS : Staying Young As The Years Go By

Although there are many myths about aging, you don't have to give in to the stereotypes of getting older. For the most part, there is no basis for that kind of mindset; a new generation of adults is learning that it is possible to live long, healthy and productive lives. The following are tips you can use to be someone who is still living a fun life while aging.

Exercise so that you can keep a youthful appearance. Research shows that people who exercise regulary do not age as quickly as those who do not have an exercise routine at all. Regular exercise promotes healthier skin, improves muscle tone, helps the heart and circulatory system, and builds stamina. The benefits of exercise are nearly limitless.

Regular activity is vital for anyone who wishes to age gracefully. When you keep active and fit, your will feel and look younger. In contrast, if you lead a sedentary life, you will reap negative effects and your quality of life will be reduced. Find an activity and enjoy it daily.

The amount of exercise you need increases with your age. In order to maintain your strength and fitness against aging, your body needs to move. Take a thirty minute walk during the weekdays. Have two strength-training sessions per week. This will help keep your body fit as a fiddle, at a level which will help ward off other aging issues.

Always file your medical records. This way, you can take them with you if you change doctors, or if you see a specialist, they can access your records right away instead of waiting.

To fight aging, you must eat a healthy diet. Make sure to consume a lot of vegetables, dairy products, lean meats, and whole grains in order to get the nutrients your body needs. You may also want to try cutting back on snacks and eating three moderate meals.

Don't hang around with friends who are always in a bad mood. Studies have linked smiling and laughing as a natural wrinkle prevention. Smiling and laughing can help keep you looking and feeling younger. Spend as much time as possible doing things you enjoy with people who make you laugh.

Aging skin requires special concealer techniques. First, apply foundation, and then use a quality concealer that is lighter than your base. This technique allows you to identify the imperfections that foundation alone cannot hide. Use a makeup brush to blend the concealer and the result is a smooth finish.

Treat grocery store trips similar to pharmacy trips. Fresh fruits and vegetables contain powerful antioxidants, which will help your body feel great during the aging process. Replacing junk food with healthy alternatives is still a great idea as you get older.

Try spending time with older people who seem to have it together when it comes to aging. You will be able to find out what aging is about and learn from their mistakes. Try to spend as much time as possible with older people that are healthy and enjoying their lives.

It is tough to take care of an old person who needs round the clock supervision. Whether you work outside the home or simply need some time to yourself, think about taking advantage of an adult daycare facility. You can get important tasks completed while loved ones have fun in a friendly atmosphere.

You should have a healthy diet. The majority of what you eat should be plant based. You can be both physically and mentally healthy if you have a proper diet.

Fraud is real, and you need to be protected. Scammers target older folks because they think that they are easy marks. Always keep your identity safe by only letting your bank know your account info, shredding important papers with your information and requiring that strangers show ID before they come into your house. This helps keep your money with you.

Laugh at life. Laughter helps you maintain a positive attitude about aging. You could even try watching comedy movies and reading funny books. Learn to laugh both at yourself, and at the follies of others.

When dealing with your aging, you need to stop focusing on the numbers. Your age or your weight are numbers you should stop obsessing over. You most likely pay someone who focuses on your numbers so stop worrying yourself about them.

Go see your doctor regularly for check ups and get tested when asked. When you stay in control, it is easier to sense when something isn't right. The quicker you take care of any problems, the better you will be able manage it.

This can be an era for self reflection and you can enjoy the wonders of life even more. If you use the tips below, your remaining years will be your best.