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Anti Aging FoodsMany people are interested in anti aging foods (like the goji berries in this photo), because looking young and healthy makes us feel good. By drinking these special smoothies and adding superfoods to our daily meals we give our cells a clean, nutritious liquid environment in which to recharge, rebuild and stay healthy. Helping your body from the inside, will make the difference, more so then applying creams from the outside. Feed the skin on your face with this tart beverage. It contains 3,000 times as much vitamin C as OJ, and women who get a lot of C have more vibrant skin and fewer wrinkles, according to report from the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. Berries are loaded with antioxidants and other chemicals that your body uses to repair itself and to prevent some damage caused by aging. Please do not add sugar. Watermelon Reddish-orange foods like tomato and watermelon, which are rich in beta-carotene and lycopene, increase your protection against harmful UV rays from the inside out. Both vitamins sit in the skin's outer layer, where their antioxidant action helps repair cells damaged by sunlight. In one French study, these two foods helped improve markers of skin defense against UV rays by as much as 20 percent.
The omega-3 fatty acids in hemp help your skin retain moisture. Worried about drug-related side effects? Don't fret. Hemp is a different variety of cannabis, and it doesn't result in positive drug tests. This is one of the anti aging foods that also offers vegetarians a great source of protein, with up to 20 grams of protein per 5 tablespoons. Hemp Pesto Recipe: Add a tablespoon each of lemon juice, pine nuts, and shelled hemp seeds into a blender with cup of hemp-seed oil, a chopped garlic clove, a pinch of salt, and 1/2 cup fresh basil. Whirl to create a delicious and healthy pesto. Rainbow Trout While lotion is a great remedy to fight dry, flaky skin, changing your diet can prevent parching in the first place. The best way to keep your outer layer lubricated is to increase your intake of healthy fats. "Fat is a nutrient that protects all cells, including your skin cells," says Kristine Clark, Ph.D., R.D., director of sports nutrition at Pennsylvania State University. Consuming too little fat, makes your skin become brittle. Salmon is a great choice, but rainbow trout has almost as much eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) -- an omega-3 fatty acid that stops the stress chemical cortisol from getting too high. This EPA content makes trout able to stimulate the repair of skin cells. Walnuts are a great (and mercury-free) source of omega-3 essential fatty acids. Eat a handful or two a day for all your omega-3 needs. Get a dose of vitamin E, another powerful skin protector, by snacking on almonds or pumpkin or sunflower seeds. These anti aging foods are high in vitamin E. "A lack of vitamin E can influence the quality and texture of your skin," Clark says. Without it, your skin is at greater risk of damage from free radicals. "If there is plenty of vitamin E in the membranes of cells exposed to free radicals, vitamin E will take the brunt of the attack and protect the fatty acid that surrounds all the intricate workings inside each cell," she says. Cucumber The peel of this super-low-calorie fruit is made of silica, a building block of skin-plumping, wrinkle-preventing collagen. The peel of one cucumber is all you need. Tip: Eat organic, because regular cucumbers are usually treated with a coat of wax to preserve their shelf life. Eating as little as 1 tablespoon of citrus zest each week may reduce your risk of skin cancer by nearly 30 percent. "Lemons, limes, oranges, and grapefruit contain d-limonene, a potent antioxidant known to reduce skin cancer risk," says Iman Hakim, M.D., of the Arizona College of Public Health. Use a zester to scrape the peel (not the bitter white pith underneath), and add a pinch to salads, smoothies, or marinades. Broccoli Researchers at John Hopkins University found that skin treated with an extract of newly sprouted broccoli seeds and then exposed to UV radiation had 38 percent less redness and swelling than untreated skin -- and remained protected for several days. Yjis is because the plant contains sulforaphane which boosts the activity of protective enzymes in our cells that don't usually work at full capacity, says lead researcher Paul Talalay, M.D. Steam a batch to keep more of this nutrient alive. Berry Smoothie Fight wrinkles with this wrinkle smoothing smoothie for breakfast featuring anti-aging vitamin E from wheat germ, sun-damage- fighting omega-3 fatty acids from flax seed, and vitamin C from berries. "Vitamin C is essential for making collagen, tissue that literally holds your skin together and reduces the appearance of fine lines," says certified dietitian Christine Avanti, author of Skinny Chicks Don't Eat Salads. Plus, the oleic acid (a type of monounsaturated fat) in avocado has been linked to reducing wrinkles.
Makes 3 servings. Per serving: 153 cal, 5.6 g fat(1 g sat), 23 g carbs, 35 mg sodium, 5 g fiber, 6 g protein Source: aol news Next time you are out food shopping keep your eyes open for one of these great anti aging foods. Put it in your basket and eat it right away. Here's to looking and feeling great! 
If you like smoothies (they are simple to make and taste yummy), take a look at my green smoothies page . I just added orange juice recipes, from thegardendiet.com and these fresh drinks give you anti aging foods in concentrated form- cold, delicious and nutritious! Green tea has been a longevity favorite in Asia for thousands of years. It is a great way to relax. Green tea contains high concentrations of chemicals your body needs. Green tea is also inexpensive, delicious and gives a mild (and gentle) energy boost from its caffeine. Red wine contains a substance called "resveratrol" that helps your body fight off senior illnesses. A glass reduces stress and helps you relax and unwind. Anti-aging properties of resveratrol are well known. RETURN From Anti Aging Foods TO GREEN SMOOTHIE PAGE
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