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10 Anti-Aging Fruits For Vibrant and Youthful Skin. (Wrinkle Busters !!) 

27/11/2014

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I know … there’s no such thing as a magical fountain of youth, but there are things that you can do to keep yourself looking as youthful for as long as possible.

A delicious way to stop the aging clock is to eat lots of fruit ! All fruits have beneficial qualities, but certain fruits contain higher amounts of antioxidants which can keep your skin feeling firm, looking flawless, vibrant and youthful. It will give you that beautiful  healthy glow.

Eat these ten fruits to reduce wrinkles, discolouration and other signs of aging skin. Mixing them all up in a blender or bowl to make yourself a powerful anti-aging smoothie or fruit salad. Yum ! :)

1. Kiwi
The strong antioxidant compounds in this little green fruit firm the skin and delay the formation of fine lines and wrinkles. This is mostly due to their high Vitamin C and E content which help reduce skin damage due to free radicals.

2. Pomegranate
Pomegranate is a rich source of riboflavin, phosphorus and other vitamins and minerals that will promote beautiful skin by increasing its collagen. Collagen is what gives the skin its firmness and elasticity.

3. Watermelon
Due to its high content of minerals, vitamins and antioxidants, watermelon is another delicious way to keep your skin nourished and prevent wrinkles or skin discoloration that comes with aging skin.

4. Avocado
Avocado is rich in Vitamin E and the B-complex vitamins, both wonderfully nourishing for your skin while the potassium it contains help keep it moisturized and hydrated. It also contains a compound called glutathione, which assists in the anti-aging process.

5. Figs
Figs have multiple benefits for our health. Rich in fibers and a lot of important minerals such as potassium, calcium, iron and and vitamins such as vitamin C and A. Figs are a tasty treat that offers an important health and weight loss benefits.

Containing more calcium than whole milk and more polyphenols than red wine they are an important addition to our anti aging diet. Certain studies even seem to suggest that this delicious fruit might have the ability to shrink tumors.

6. Papaya
Whether eaten or used topically, papaya can work wonders on your skin. It is a natural complexion toner and fights the formation of wrinkles while its Vitamins A, C and E will nourish the skin.

7. Apple
Applied topically, apple residue is great for the skin: its enzymatic actions help the skin to retain healthy water levels and keeps it fresh and healthy; apple cider vinegar as well makes an excellent natural toner.

8. Banana
Youthful elasticity of the skin will be greatly helped by the high levels of Vitamin C and B-6, while its manganese and antioxidant contents prevent premature aging. It is also a wonderful natural moisturizer for the skin if applied topically.

9. Berries
Berries have some of the highest concentrations of antioxidants out of any fruit and this, along with their high levels of Vitamin C, help maintain the collagen that keeps your skin looking firm and wrinkle-free.

10. Grapes
Grapes are a rich source of both manganese and Vitamin C. Together, these compounds can prevent damage due to ultraviolet radiation while their antioxidant properties fight against the aging process.

So the next time you are in the mood for something sweet, do yourself a favor and make up a fruit salad with some of the delicious fruits listed above.

Not only will you be healthier for it, but your skin will feel young, firm and fresh because of the wonderful properties of these fruits.

Enjoy !

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    Barbara is a qualified nutritionist offering Health, Nutrition & Lifestyle Counseling. She gives Healthy weight loss advice and promotes the Mediterranean diet. She is the author of the Med Life Diet - creating healthy lifestyle habits and attitudes for life !

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