We all hope for a healthy and prosperous New Year. But most of us also want to look better. Here are some simple grocery store foods that can help you reduce wrinkles and boost your antioxidants.
Coconut Milk: I love to use this in my shakes, soups, and sauces. Now comes the great news: Coconut milk is packed with skin-soothing antioxidants and potassium. Tip: Many models use coconut water as a skin treatment. Just dab a bit on a washcloth and apply to your face.
Wild Salmon: It’s delicious — and wild salmon is packed with protein that repairs skin cells and omega-3 fatty acids, which give you back your barrier-protecting lipids and keep your skin supple, glowing, and wrinkle-free. Even top dermatologist Nicholas Perricone loves wild salmon for its antioxidant power. Tip: Make extra and use it the next day on a salad for lunch.
Beans and Lentils: The fiber in these healthy beans give you a low-glycemic food that keeps your blood sugar stable. Dermatologists also believe that they prevent pimples and dry or sagging skin. Tip: When you’re eating out, load up on beans in your salads.
Green Tea: Drink it all day long … both iced and hot. It’s an amazing antioxidant that keeps your skin glowing, fresh, and even helps with the wrinkles. Tip: After making hot green tea, save the tea bags and allow them to cool. Wring them out, so they’re not dripping wet. Now, place them on your eyes for a quick and effective way to de-puff before going out.
Blueberries: These delicious berries are one of the best antioxidants, and you can eat them as dessert or on your steel-cut oatmeal. They’re even delicious in salads. Tip: Load up your healthy shakes in the morning with blueberries.
Salad Fixings: You want to make sure your salads aren’t just lettuce and tomato. Have a cup of antioxidants on top, including broccoli, green and red peppers, and carrots. Tip: Use a rainbow of veggies as a stir fry with the coconut milk to even up your skin care routine.
With a good diet you can not only reduce wrinkles, but you can prevent wrinkles before they appear. Green Tea antioxidants and berries can give your skin a healthy glow, and help you have acne free skin. Simple changes can make a big difference.