Showing posts with label anti aging. Show all posts
Showing posts with label anti aging. Show all posts

Wednesday, September 26, 2012

Anti Aging Foods O-Z



Oatmeal

Oatmeal is high in soluble fiber which reduces LDL cholesterol (the "bad" kind). This traditional breakfast dish has many benefits, particularly for the heart.
It offers many cardiovascular benefits, including a reduced risk of developing high blood pressure. It’s recommended that postmenopausal women, who tend to develop high blood pressure.


Oysters

Oysters are a powerhouse source of zinc, which aids in protein synthesis and collagen formation, oysters also contain selenium, and copper. You can also get a good dose of magnesium and phosphorous from oysters.
Manganese from oysters is essential for bone health, maintaining blood sugar levels, and also the absorption of nutrients such as choline and ascorbic acid.

Pomegranate Seeds

Pomegranate seeds contain juice rich in ellagic acid and punic alagin – two agents that fight damage from free radicals and preserve the collagen in your skin. Pomegranate is also linked to reducing Breast Cancer, slows prostate cancer and prevention of Osteoarthritis.

Red Wine

Heart healthy red wine, made with the dark skin and seeds of grapes, is rich in polyphenols, a type of antioxidant that includes resveratrol. If you don't drink alcohol, opt for grape juice or a resveratrol supplement.

Red Peppers and Brussels Sprouts

Red peppers and brussels sprouts are rich in vitamin C, which help build collagen and fight off free radicals.

Romaine Lettuce

Romaine lettuce is a leafy green vegetable high in vitamin A, a vitamin that helps revitalize skin by increasing cell turnover and encouraging new skin cell growth. Add 6 leaves to your salad or as a side with dinner for your daily allowance of vitamin A.

Another health benefit of romaine lettuce provided by potassium is improved muscle strength. When combined with regular physical activity a healthy dose of potassium can help boost muscle building.

Sardines

The omega-3s found in seafood lock moisture into skin cells, encouraging the production of strong collagen and elastin fibers, which contribute to more youthful looking skin. Omega-3s have also been known to alleviate skin blemishes and maintain good hair luster. Omega-3s provide nourishment to hair follicles, helping hair grow healthy and preventing hair loss. A rich supply of proteins is also important for hair growth. The high protein content of seafood helps maintain strong, healthy hair.

Spinach

Spinach is an excellent source of vitamin C, which the body needs to manufacture sebum, an oily substance produced by the sebaceous glands. Sebum is the body's "natural conditioner," and keeps hair shiny, smooth and young looking, while preventing dryness.

Sunflower Seeds

Sunflower seeds contain lignin phytoestrogens, which prevent collagen breakdown and boost the skin's lipid barrier.

Vitamin E has sometimes been described as the "lightning rod" of the cell, allowing reactive molecules to strike the cell, like lightning, without causing damage. This function of vitamin E is particularly apparent in the case of the skin, since vitamin E directly protects the skin from ultraviolet radiation.

Tomatoes

Tomatoes provide lycopene, which helps prevent heart disease, elevated cholesterol and cancer. Lycopene acts as natural sun block, preventing the UV damage that causes sun spots, dryness and wrinkles. Remember to cook tomatoes for the maximum anti-aging effect.

Eating more tomatoes and tomato products can make people healthier and decrease the risk of conditions such as cancer, osteoporosis and cardiovascular disease.

Tuna

Tuna contains omega-3 fatty acids that fight UV-related cell damage and are a rich source of niacin, a deficiency of which causes skin rashes.
Tuna is also an excellent source of Vitamin B12 and selenium. Vitamin B12 is essential for the function of an enzyme that synthesizes the amino acid methionine from homocysteine. Inadequate function of this enzyme can lead to increased levels of homocysteine in the body, which may increase the risk of cardiovascular disease.

Watermelon

Watermelon is a source of lycopene, which protects the skin from UV rays.
The antioxidants help reducing the severity of asthma. It also reduces the risk of colon cancer, asthma, heart disease, rheumatoid arthritis, and prostate cancer.

Watermelon is a good source of thiamin, potassium and magnesium which protect our body from so many diseases.

Wheat Germ

Wheat germ is rich in zinc, which plays a crucial role in the production of new skin cells. It also has anti-inflammatory properties to help prevent eczema; recent studies even indicate that wheat germ can help reduce acne. Get half a cup of wheat germ per day for your daily dose of zinc. Try sprinkling it over salads and yogurt or adding it to smoothies.


Anti Aging Foods D-N



This is a continuation of the best Anti Aging Foods recommended by Dr. Oz.


Dark Chocolate

This decadent treat will help curb your sweet tooth and is rich in flavonoids.
Dark chocolate can help your arteries relax and widen, lowering blood pressure, promoting good blood flow and reducing the strain on the heart.
Help prevent the build-up of plaque that can block arteries and have mild anti-blood clotting effects

Eggs

Your favorite breakfast food just got a little bit better! Eggs are rich in iron and biotin, which help keep your skin and hair healthy.
Eggs promote healthy hair and nails because of their high sulphur content and wide array of vitamins and minerals. Many people find their hair growing faster after adding eggs to their diet, especially if they were previously deficient in foods containing sulphur or B12.

Guava

Guavas can help improve your skin texture and avoid skin problems more than the best of beauty creams or skin toner gels can do. This exotic fruit is packed with vitamin C which boosts collagen production to smooth skin. Two cups of guava per week is the perfect dose of this anti-aging powerhouse.

Kelp

Kelp contains fucoidan, a complex carbohydrate that is a powerful anti-inflammatory.
Kelp protects against radiation poisoning due to its high iodine content. Iodine is also important for the thyroid, immune system, and female hormone regulation.
This natural, sea dwelling plant contains vitamins C and E, which protect fats in the skin's moisture barrier from free-radical damage.

Lean beef

Lean beef is full of iron. Iron deficiency can cause nail beds to be thin and concave.
Lean beef is a very good source of protein, providing 64.1% of the daily value of the nutrient, in just 4 ounces.
It serves as a good source of vitamin B12 and vitamin B6, needed by the body to convert the potentially dangerous chemical homocysteine to benign molecules.
Diets high in vitamin B12-rich foods, but low in fat are associated with a reduced risk of colon cancer.


Mango

Mango provides 96 percent of your daily vitamin C needs and helps prevent periodontal disease.
Mango is effective in relieving clogged pores of the skin. What this means is that people who suffer from acne, which is caused by clogged pores, will benefit from mango.

Mediterranean Foods

A delicious Mediterranean eating plan can help protect against heart disease, diabetes, cancer – even help with weight loss.
Fennel, an anti-inflammatory; octopus, a rich source of omega-3 fatty acids, B12, iron and zinc; gigantes beans, giant lima beans rich in potassium.

Noni Juice

Pure noni juice, known for its anti-inflammatory properties, can help fight the formation of tumors – and wrinkles. Noni and noni products build collagen and are high in antioxidants and polyphenols.
Drinking the juice and eating the seeds helped them survive through times of famine. Vitamin C helps fight common colds, ward off flu and generally gives you a bounce in your step. By excreting toxins from your body naturally, you can feel better, have less aches and pains.




Aminophylline Cream

Friday, January 20, 2012

Anti Aging Products

Anti aging products can cost a fortune, so what is the best anti age cream on a budget? I was watching the Dr. Oz show and he suggested several inexpensive anti aging products, that work just as well as some of the more expensive brands.

St Ives Timeless Face Moisturizer smoothes skin collagen elastin facial moisturizer is made with collagen and elastin proteins. It hydrates for visibly softer, smoother skin; you will see an instant difference in your skin when used daily to help slow down the aging progress.

You will be amazed at how quickly this cream works within days I noticed a drastic difference in my skin's appearance and texture. The severe dryness is gone and the fine lines are as well. The brightness and texture of my former years have returned. I'm delighted and proud of the success I've achieved with this product. This is a large generous jar and the price is exceptional. This product is a must add to your cosmetic.

Mature skin has its own specific needs. As we age our skin becomes drier, thinner and less elastic than before due to the aging process. As you reach 30/ 40s just a plain moisturizer or a hydrating cream won't be enough for your skin, you should begin using an anti-aging cream in order to slow down the aging signs.

It’s very important to have a skin product that mentions moisturizer and has a SPF in them, check out some of the most inexpensive anti aging products recommended by Dr. Oz.

Dr Oz  recommends the L Carnosine supplement that helps keep the skin supple and mind sharp and reduce fine line wrinkles.

Another anti aging product recommended is Dickinson's Witch Hazel (Pore Perfecting Toner) leaves your skin feeling softer, more refreshed, and most importantly, cleaner it also helps acne.

I also appreciate that this is a 100% all natural product. It contains no dyes or chemicals that could possibly affect your skin.

The product is non-drying, this product contains alcohol. Therefore, it will dry out your skin. It did dry my skin slightly, but that was easily remedied. Using a moisturizer after washing your face will take care of the dryness.

Dickinson Witch Hazel is the low price. It's difficult to find effective skin care products that you can use daily with minimal impact on your wallet.

This product doesn’t smell very good but is truly amazing in its simplicity and overall effectiveness.
The second products highly recommend if you are on a budget is Palmers Cocoa Butter Formula Swivel Stick with Vitamin E. Handy for Purse or Travel. Palmers Cocoa Butter Formula Swivel Stick is for Marks, Blemishes and Rough, Dry Skin. Palmer's moisturizes dry, chapped lips.

Not only does this lip balm soothe and improve dry, chapped lips, but it also helps smooth and alleviate the dry skin, marks, and blemishes throughout the rest of my body as well. This product's ingredients are: Cocoa Extract, Mineral Oil, Microcrystalline Wax, Cocoa Seed Butter, Tocopheryl Acetate, Fragrance, Benzyl Alcohol, and Carotene.

Check out some of the other Anti Aging Products on a budget and the secret that Dr. Oz highly recommends is having 2 aspirin per day as an anti aging remedy.

Dr oz did a show on the 50 Best ever tips and here are the 6 anti aging products he highly recommend.




To check out more information on these 6 great products, go to Best Anti Aging Products .