Hey, guys today we're going to talk about the eight foods you need to avoid if you want to keep looking young after 40. now around this age, both men and women experience very similar signs of aging more wrinkles maybe some age spots skin becomes more sensitive thinner and maybe even starts to sag but by avoiding these eight foods you can dramatically enhance the look of your skin and slow down the visible aging process.
Sugar:
Now it's no secret that sugar isn't good for you and eating cake or candy or anything with refined sugar and excess is a big no-no if you want to keep looking young excess glucose in the blood binds to proteins through a process called glaciation. now, this chemical reaction creates what's called glycotoxins or ages these are harmful to you and the big thing is that collagen is the most abundant protein in our body so that means it's susceptible to edges these ages cause collagen to harden and break down which accelerates wrinkle formation and reduces skin elasticity so simply stay away from sugar if you want to keep your youthful-looking skin.
Alcohol:
Now you need to watch your alcohol intake if you want to keep looking young when you drink your liver metabolizes alcohol to eliminate it from your body as you get older your liver just becomes less efficient it doesn't eliminate alcohol and toxins the way that it used to as a result these toxins get accumulated in your body and in your skin creating problems like aging swollen eyes wrinkles and acne and on top of that alcohol dehydrates your skin which leads to other issues like uneven pigmentation dryness and decrease in skin elasticity so try to stay away from or moderate
alcohol if you want to keep that glowing skin.
Salt:
The thing to avoid number three salty foods try to moderate salt with salty foods especially pre-cooked and preserved food salt increases water retention making your skin look puffy and paradoxically if you consume too much salt your skin can become dry cracked and even dehydrated and then this leaves your oil glands to try and compensate for the dehydration and you might develop an overproduction of oil and as a kicker, you might also develop bags underneath your eyes in short salt and processed foods are definitely to be moderated over 40.
Processed Meat:
Number four processed types of meat now processed meats like salami corn beef and ham contain salt but also a lot of preservatives and sulfites preservatives and sulfites are chemicals that create inflammation and oxidative stress in your body and they accelerate the aging process of your skin, as a result, you might experience skin irritation swelling or itchiness so try to avoid these things if you want to keep your skin looking great.
Grilled Meat and Barbecue:
Number five is grilled meat and barbecue now you should never over grill any type of meat and of course always consume grilled meat in moderation but if you're gonna do it make sure that you remove the black jars on it because those contain pro-inflammatory hydrocarbons and they can damage the collagen in your skin which then accelerate wrinkle formation and again a reduction of skin elasticity so again moderate take off all the char from the meat before eating numerous says trans fats. Trans fats can be naturally found in some foods or artificially made through the chemical process of oil hydro nation now we all know that trans fats are the worst type of fat for your body but do you know why they actually promote inflammation and make your skin more sensitive to UV rays which of course is the number one cause of skin aging so stay away from anything that contains trans fats.
Hydrogenated oil:.
The biggest culprits you may have guessed their French fries, donuts, fried chicken, and frozen pizza so when you shop always make sure to read the label and avoid products that list hydrogenated oils on them.
Spicy foods:
Skin enemy number seven is spicy foods. Spicy foods dilate blood vessels which can irritate your skin induce acne and aggravate rosacea if you're sensitive spicy foods can also affect women during menopause since their blood vessels are super sensitive and more reactive. If they consume too much spicy food menopausal women may find their skin looking blotchy and just less youthful now a regular consumption of spicy food could also lead to spider veins permanent redness and puffiness so you might want to check out
more mild foods.
Caffeine:
Now caffeine is, of course, a known and popular diuretic so it dehydrates your body and therefore it dehydrates your skin when the natural moisture of your skin gets lost. your skin will lose its glowing look and just will look more age dry and dull it's why I always recommend the decaf option when possible and of course, don't forget to compensate by drinking an extra glass of water for every cup of coffee that you have it'll help maintain hydrated skin and help keep you looking fresh.