I’m 64 But I Look Decades Younger And It’s All Thanks To My 90/10 Diet Rule

MANY of us spend hundreds of pounds on expensive skincare products in an attempt to turn back the clock.

But an age-defying woman, who is 64 years old but is often mistaken for looking decades younger, has revealed there’s no need to splash the cash… because she attributes her youthful looks to a simple eating rule.

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Harrah Brown, who often proudly shows off her slim figure in skimpy bikinis on social media, uses her platform to encourage people to “be beautiful, fit and confident at any age.”

In a recent clip posted to Instagram (@harrah.brown), she unpacks her groceries and notes how she swears by following a 90/10 rule – the 90 meaning the nutritious foods she eats, and the remaining 10% being the “naughty” foods she treats herself to during a night out.

The ageless beauty also shares the items she credits with helping her “lose menopausal belly fat and get leaner and stronger.”

In addition to the videoshe wrote: “These are the types of food I buy every week. I practice the 90/10 rule.

“90 percent nutrient-dense foods when you eat at home and 10 percent pleasure foods when you eat out.”

Fresh raspberries and frozen blueberries

Healthy items on Harrah’s shopping list include fresh and frozen berries.

Research has shown that berries can provide both brain health advantages and can improve your cognitive function along with slowing the aging process.

Writing for CNBCDr. Neil Paulvin, a longevity researcher and regenerative medicine doctor, said blueberries are high in antioxidants called anthocyanins.

These can help keep cells healthy and prevent them from becoming damaged, while also being involved in processes that repair DNA.

Olive oil

Olive oil is a well-known staple of the Mediterranean diet and has a whole host of different health advantages.

It is rich in vitamins and antioxidants and has been “associated with better skin hydration, anti-aging effects and relief from sun damage,” according to research reported by very good health.

Nuts, almond milk and freshly ground peanut butter

Harrah is also seen unpacking nuts and also almost drinks milk in her daily cup of coffee.

A handful of nuts is the favorite snack of people living in the Blue Zones, five regions around the world where people regularly reach the age of 100.

London-based nutritionist Sophie Trotman previously told Fabulous that nuts such as almonds and walnuts are all rich in vitamin E, protein and omega-3 fatty acids and contain minerals such as zinc that help with skin renewal.

“Flaxseed is particularly high in alpha-linolenic acid, a type of omega-3 fatty acid, which can also help improve the appearance of the skin over time,” she said.

Salmon and halibut

The 64-year-old also says she is a fan of eating fish for dinner as it is packed with protein.

According to a study of 4,165 participants aged 60 and over, published in the journal Springer Link, eating fish at least ‘twice a week’ can reduce the risk of mortality by as much as 42 percent.

Not only that, but salmon also gives us essential omega-3 fats, which are important for controlling blood pressure and overall heart health.

Cucumber, romaine lettuce, green cabbage and coriander

Other health essentials in the Harrah’s food store include vegetables such as cucumber, romaine lettuce, green cabbage and cilantro.

A study of Harvard TH Chan School of Public Health found that eating three servings of vegetables and two servings of fruit per day was the perfect amount for longevity.

The 64-year-old also eats some low-fat yogurt with 16 grams of protein, a small block of Gruyère cheese, chicken breast, seasoned roast beef and some limes and lemons.

“These are the types of foods I buy regularly,” concludes Harrah.

“You’ll notice that I don’t buy sweets, cookies, no cakes, no snacks, no ice cream, no processed foods.

“And for me, this is how I was able to lose my menopausal belly fat and become leaner and stronger.”