Recent research has shown a possible and credible link between consuming foods that are rich in vitamin C to reducing wrinkles and other signs of skin aging.
Also, these studies have found that diets that were high in fats and carbohydrates can lead to greater wrinkling and skin aging issues.
So what can you do to ensure enough vitamin C in your diet to keep the glow of youth shining on your skin? Well, the first step is to know what the vitamin C rich foods are! This doesn't mean you have to eat so many oranges that your skin starts to look orange but it does mean that you should pay attention to foods that are higher in vitamin C and rotate them through your daily and weekly menu planning.
Foods that are rich in vitamin C and ultimately good for your skin include many of the following: Citrus fruits (such as oranges, lemons, grapefruits, tangerines), paw paw, bell peppers, strawberries, cranberries, kiwi fruit, cantaloupe, broccoli, brussel sprouts, cabbage, guava, and tomatoes.
Most of us have very little problem working the fruits into our diets, especially with such delicious options but the veggies prove difficult for many.
Try eating salads that include broccoli and tomatoes at least twice a week for a little extra boost that doesn't carry quite as many calories as some of the fruit selections.
You can also steam your broccoli and top it with a bit of soft cheese (the kids may even join you in enjoying this delicious treat) once a week, and cabbage rolls with carrot and tahini for lunch or a delicious treat will help get even more of the vitamin C you need into your system.
The trick is to make it an adventure rather than a chore.
Use your imagination and prioritize.
If you want youthful skin it is much less expensive to change your diet than to go through painful (to your wallet as well as your skin) Botox injections every few months.
And as another bonus, these are foods that are good for you in other ways as well, such as helping your body fight off infections because of the antioxidants in them.
There are those that disagree with the findings of this study citing the fact that there are many factors that contribute to the formation of wrinkles.
Some of these determining factors include genetics, sun exposure, and lifestyle choices such as smoking, alcohol consumption, etc.
But these studies are suggestive that our diet may be a factor in how young our skin looks.
So there you go.
You now know the benefits of vitamin C in our diet and their effects on our skin in having less wrinkles.
And to get enough of this vitamin is easy.
Simply have plenty of fruits and vegetables and enjoy looking years younger!