14 Foods That Age You

In this article, learn more about 14 Foods That Age You. Your diet may be the reason why you look much older than your years..

Your diet may be the reason why you look much older than your years.

Products that contribute to faster aging of the body

Noticed that your skin looks unattractive after holiday gatherings at the table, barbecues or relaxing on the beach, when you overindulge in cocktails? What you eat affects your skin, for better or worse. Occasionally, of course, you can pamper yourself, overnight you will not age much, but daily improper nutrition contributes to the acceleration of the aging process of your skin (and teeth). Here are 14 products that, with moderate use, will help you look as old as you feel.

Sweet

 

Excess sugar can trigger a process called glucurination. The theory: When you consume more sugar than your cells can process, the excess sugar molecules attach to proteins to form the end product of glycuration. Ultimately, these glucuration products destroy the skin's collagen (the protein that keeps the skin supple and young). Also, a larger amount of sweets is not reflected in the best way on your smile. Sugar settles on the teeth, creating a favorable environment for the multiplication of bacteria, the formation of caries and the change of the color of the teeth. If you decide to treat yourself to something sweet, rinse your mouth with water after eating to remove plaque.

Alcohol

A healthy liver means healthy skin. When the liver is functioning well, toxins that could potentially affect the skin are naturally eliminated from the body. When toxins accumulate in the liver and are not destroyed properly, various problems can appear on the skin, for example, acne, jaundice, wrinkles. Drinking alcohol can also trigger the appearance of red acne. Among other things, alcohol contributes to dehydration and has a bad effect on sleep, which scientists associate with the acceleration of the aging process. Due to sleep disturbances, wrinkles appear, uneven pigmentation, skin elasticity decreases.

White wine

White wine stands alone because it causes serious damage to teeth. A glass of red wine can stain your teeth, and the acid in white wine damages the enamel, so stains on your teeth last longer. Therefore, if you allowed yourself a glass of white wine in the evening, your teeth will be more vulnerable to coffee stains in the morning.

Don'ts: Brush your teeth immediately after drinking wine (the same goes for any acidic drinks). When you brush teeth that have been exposed to acid, the enamel breaks down even more. It is necessary to wait a little until remineralization takes place on the teeth, about an hour after taking such a drink.

Fried meat

The burnt crust on fried meat may contain pro-inflammatory hydrocarbons, which are a problem because collagen in the skin is destroyed due to inflammatory processes. This does not mean that you need to forget about kebabs forever, just make sure that the meat does not burn and clean the burnt pieces. You also need to clean the grill after roasting meat so as not to contaminate the next dish.

Salty

If you cook without salt, it does not mean that you use little salt. Canned foods contain sodium, which causes fluid retention in the body and makes your face puffy. Puffiness on the face can be quickly eliminated with a moisturizer that contains caffeine (which reduces swelling when applied topically).

Meat products

Meat delicacies, sausage, bacon - such meat products contain sulfites and other preservatives that can cause inflammation on the skin, increasing the manifestation of skin aging. Also, such products contain a lot of salt, so swelling may appear after using them. In addition, the consumption of meat products is associated with heart disease. Try replacing the cut of meat for a sandwich with chicken or turkey. If you cannot completely give up such products, then at least reduce the amount of meat and put more vegetables in the sandwich.

Spicy food

 

Spicy foods can worsen acne-prone skin, and they also contribute to skin breakdown during menopause. It is believed that blood vessels are more sensitive during this period. During menopause, pigmentation appears on the skin of women. If you only occasionally treat yourself to spicy food, then there is no need to worry. However, regular consumption of spicy food leads to the appearance of vascular networks, swelling and/or permanent redness.

Red meat

When eating fatty meat, free radicals appear, which look for missing electrons, capturing electrons from healthy cells and damaging them in the process. This damage eventually leads to a loss of the skin's protective function, and the skin stops producing collagen.

Sure, you can have a burger every now and then, but don't make it a daily habit. It is better to eat lean meat, for example, make a sandwich with chicken or turkey. Remember about antioxidants: foods and cosmetics containing antioxidants that help fight free radicals that accelerate the aging process. Choose cosmetics with vitamin C content.

Energy drinks

After drinking an energy drink, you will feel more energetic and younger, but the effect will not be so pleasant for your teeth. According to the study, tooth enamel is destroyed more by energy drinks than by sports drinks. They also contain more acid, due to which persistent stains appear on the teeth. If you really need to get a boost, drink your energy drink through a straw to minimize contact with your teeth.

Carbonated sweet drinks

 

Eating citrus fruits contributes to the wear of enamel, lemon is perhaps the most dangerous in this regard. According to research, lemon juice causes more damage to teeth than, for example, orange or grapefruit juice. Carbonated drinks contain not only acid, which destroys tooth enamel, but also sugar, due to which plaque accumulates on the teeth, which leads to the appearance of stains and caries. As with energy drinks, sodas are also best drunk through a straw.

Products with caffeine content

Caffeine has a diuretic effect, the liquid is removed from the body, depriving it of moisture. This also applies to the skin. Dehydrated skin looks dull and tired.

The good news: the consequences of an extra cup of coffee are easy to deal with. Moisturizers allow you to instantly refresh the skin. Try a product with hyaluronic acid, a super moisturizing ingredient.

Trans fats

Trans fats are not only harmful to heart health, they also have a bad effect on the skin. Trans fats increase inflammation (and the inflammatory process has a bad effect on collagen production). In addition, unhealthy fats make the body more susceptible to ultraviolet radiation, which is the number one cause of aging, according to research. Don't be fooled by labels that say "0 grams of trans fat," as such products can still contain up to 0.5 grams of synthetic fat. Avoid products labeled as containing partially hydrogenated oil.

Coffee

 

The harm of coffee is not only in caffeine, which accelerates the aging process, coffee is also harmful to teeth. Drinks containing acid leave microscopic cracks on the surface of the tooth enamel, and erosion occurs over time. Not ready to give up coffee? And you don't need to, drinking coffee has been proven to be good for your health, for example, there is a possible link between coffee/caffeine consumption and a reduced risk of skin cancer. Just drink a glass of water after drinking coffee, water has a neutral pH, and the acid is washed out by the water. Sugar-free chewing gum also helps reduce pigmentation, as it increases saliva production, and saliva helps remineralize teeth. Re-mineralization allows you to protect tooth enamel.

Black Tea

Due to the high content of tannins in black tea, lovers of this drink also cannot avoid stains on their teeth. However, there is good news: one of the latest studies says that the casein contained in milk can reduce the number of stains on the teeth. It is also better not to add lemon to tea, because of citric acid, just like the acids in coffee, tooth enamel becomes porous and, therefore, more prone to staining.