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10 Anti-aging foods to support your 40s-and-beyond!

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2022 AntiAging FoodDumanjug, Cebu - Beautiful, glowing skin starts with your diet, but these anti-aging foods can help you do more.

Here are 10 of the best anti-aging foods to nourish your body and give you a glow from the inside out.

1. Watercress
The health benefits of watercress are amazing. This nutrient-dense hydrating leafy green is a great source of:

  • Calcium
  • Potassium
  • Manganese
  • Phosphorus
  • Vitamins A, C, K, B1 and B2


Watercress acts as a skin antiseptic in the body, increasing blood flow, promoting the supply of minerals to all the cells of the body, and improving the oxygenation of the skin.

2. Red Bell Pepper
Red bell peppers are loaded with antioxidants called carotenoids and a high vitamin C content.

3. Papaya
This delicious superfood is packed with a variety of antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals that help improve skin elasticity and minimize fine lines and wrinkles.

4. Blueberries
Blueberries are rich in vitamins A and C, and antioxidants called anthocyanins prevent aging.  This is the reason for blueberries' deep, beautiful blue color.

5. Broccoli
Broccoli is an anti-inflammatory, anti-aging powerhouse.

6. Spinach
Spinach is great for hydration and is rich in antioxidants that help oxygenate and replenish the entire body.

7. Nuts
Nuts like almonds are a good source of vitamin E, which helps repair skin tissue, retain moisture in the skin, and protect the skin from harmful UV rays.

8. Avocado
Avocados are rich in anti-inflammatory fatty acids that promote smooth, supple skin. It also contains a variety of essential nutrients that can prevent the negative effects of aging.

9. Sweet Potatoes
The orange color of the sweet potato comes from an antioxidant called beta-carotene which is converted to vitamin A which helps restore skin elasticity, promote skin cell turnover, and ultimately contribute to soft, youthful-looking skin.

10. Pomegranate seeds
Pomegranates are rich in vitamin C and various powerful antioxidants. They can protect our bodies from free radical damage and reduce system inflammation. // ND II Rodora T. Jucom, RND