2016-05-13
[Diva Plastic Surgery] Foods that accelerate skin aging
Learn about foods that can accelerate skin aging, including sugary drinks, dairy, grilled meats, beer, and refined white foods.
[Diva Plastic Surgery] Foods that accelerate skin aging
When you consume foods high in sugar,
collagen and elastin, which make up skin tissue, get damaged,
leading to decreased skin elasticity and accelerated skin aging.
Shall we take a look at some of the foods
that accelerate skin aging?
1. Carbonated Drinks
The sugar in carbonated drinks is said to damage collagen,
robbing the skin of its elasticity!
Furthermore, the caffeine content in carbonated drinks
can make the skin very dry.
2. Dairy Products
Eating a lot of dairy products like butter and margarine
can lead to more wrinkles than a vegetarian diet.
Lactose in dairy products is also a type of sugar!
Don't forget!
3. Grilled Meat
It's better to steam or boil meat
than to grill or fry it.
Meat cooked at high temperatures
develops compounds where protein and sugar combine,
damaging skin's collagen and accelerating aging.
4. Beer
Drinking too much alcohol damages the liver,
and ultimately fails to remove toxins that can appear on the skin,
causing various skin troubles.
Beer contains maltose (malt sugar),
making it one of the worst alcoholic beverages!
5. White Foods
It's best to avoid foods like potatoes, white bread, and pasta
for the sake of your skin health.
This is because refined carbohydrates promote insulin secretion.
Instead of white bread,
it's better to eat whole grain bread,
which is rich in selenium, a powerful antioxidant!