25 Foods To Never Feel You Old

While aging is a beautiful process, who wants to feel old? We may be young at heart but there are times when our skin feels aged. These foods promote skin elasticity as they are full of antioxidants and micronutrients. Here’s a list of 25 foods that help you look as young as you feel. 

1. Green Tea- Rich in powerful flavonoids, green tea is extremely beneficial for the knees, preventing any damage to the cartilage. It has a wide range of anti-aging benefits.

2. Grapes- Phytonutrients present in grapes have anti-aging properties. They also contain Resveratrol especially red grapes that act as antioxidants.

3. Dark Chocolate- Cocoa in chocolate helps one get rid of wrinkles and dark circles.

4. Walnuts- Extremely beneficial for hair health, walnuts contain copper making the hair richer and strong. They also contain vitamin E.
5. Pineapple- Rich in enzymes like bromelain, pineapples maintain one’s skin, preventing acne and enabling the skin to look younger. 

6. Tomatoes- Carotenoids in the tomato protect the skin from the harmful UV rays of the sun thus preventing tanning.

7. Avocado- Excessive for soft and lithe skin, the omega 9 fatty acids in avocados helps prevent dryness of the skin.

8. Oats- Antioxidants in oats help fight the free radicals in the body. They also prevent the formation of wrinkles on the skin.

9. Watermelon- Often considered to be the secret to your anti-aging regime, watermelon consists of antioxidants that prevent the formation of wrinkles on the skin.

10. Carrots- Phytonutrients help prevent damage caused by free radicals in the body. 

11. Blueberries- Loaded with vitamin C and E, blueberries top the berry list in providing anti-aging benefits.

12. Red Cabbage- Consuming red cabbage prevents pre-mature aging.  Vitamin C prevents aging of the skin.

13. Kiwi- It improves bone health and promotes healthy bones. It helps neutralize free radicals in the body. 

14. Fennel- Loaded with fiber, fennel helps to detoxify the body and improves digestion.

15. Lemon and hot water- A glass of hot water and lemon every morning on an empty stomach keep the skin hydrated and gives it the desired glow. 

16. Kidney Beans- Rich in potassium and zinc, these kidney beans maintain the health of the heart.

17. Olive Oil- Both polyphenols and vitamin E in olive oil contain anti-aging properties.

18. Coconut Water- Often called the best “anti-aging drink”, coconut water replenishes the skin due to the host of natural vitamins and minerals it contains.
19. Strawberries- Packed with vitamin C, which promotes the production of collagen in the body, the antioxidant effects of strawberries help one feel younger.
20. Apples- Again a rich source of vitamin C, which is extremely beneficial for the cells of the skin, an apple a day definitely will keep you from aging and feeling younger than ever.

21. Flaxseeds- Lignans in flaxseeds help to keep cholesterol levels under control. 

22. Cinnamon-  It increases the production of collagen, which in turn increases the elasticity of the skin. 

23. Ginger- With gingerol, the anti-inflammatory effects of ginger are tremendous. 

24. Broccoli- Broccoli helps prevent risks of obesity and diabetes by reversing the mitochondrial malfunctions in the body.

25. Fatty Fish-Rich in omega-3 fats, fatty fish improves heart health.

Include these foods in your daily diet, you'll not only have a great variety to experiment with but will also be able to maintain your skin and health.