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10 anti-aging foods

Here are some of the foods that can help you achieve this without depending upon any cosmetic or chemical-based treatment.

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Read on to know about some anti-aging foods that will also give you beautiful and glowing skin.

The world is looking for organic and all-natural alternatives to maintain our health and beauty. Here are some of the foods that can help you achieve this without depending upon any cosmetic or chemical-based treatment.

Watercress

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This leafy vegetable is a great source of many vitamins and minerals such as vitamin A, B1, B2, C, and K, calcium, manganese, potassium, and phosphorus. It offers antiseptic benefits, acts as an antioxidant, increases mineral circulation in the system, and enhances oxygenation of the skin.

Red bell pepper

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It is loaded with antioxidants, vitamin C, and carotenoids. These compounds offer anti-aging benefit, act as an antioxidant, help in collagen production, prevent skin inflammation, and protects the skin against harmful sun rays, environmental toxins, and pollution.

Papaya

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This superfood contains vitamin A, B, C, E, and K, calcium, magnesium, potassium, and phosphorus that improves the elasticity of the skin, reduces the appearance of fine lines, fight free radical damage, and delays the signs of aging. The enzyme ‘papain’ present in papaya offers anti-inflammatory and anti-wrinkle benefits.

Blueberries

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These berries are rich in vitamin A, C, and anthocyanins that offers great antioxidant benefits to protect our skin against sun damage, pollution, and stress. It also offer anti-inflammatory property and prevents collagen loss.

Broccoli

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It contains vital nutrients like vitamin C, K, fiber, lutein, folate, calcium, and several other antioxidants that gives elasticity and strength to our skin.

Spinach

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Presence of powerful antioxidants, vitamin A, C, E, and K, lutein, heme-iron, and magnesium makes it a versatile food product that not only enhances the production of collagen but also improves our overall health.

Nuts

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A variety of nuts such as almonds and walnuts offer vitamin E that repair our skin tissue, retain moisture in the skin, prevent skin inflammation, and protect the skin from harmful UV rays.

Avocado

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Regular consumption of avocado is associated with smooth and supple skin as it contains vitamin A, B, C, E, and K, and potassium that helps to shed dead skin, give glowing skin, prevent skin inflammation, and neutralize the effect of free radicals on the skin.

Sweet potato

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It is rich in beta-carotene that restores the elasticity of the skin, promotes cell regeneration, and gives youthful skin.

Pomegranate seeds

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It is high in vitamin C and many other antioxidants that prevent free radical damage, reduce inflammation, preserve collagen, and maintain skin glow.

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