I will look good when I am old because I eat two foods that keep us looking young
A WELLNESS coach has revealed the two anti-aging foods she swears by.
She revealed her anti-aging advice for glowing skin, backed by science.
Valerie (@valerieribon) shared the skincare tip in a TikTok video.
More than just keeping up a good skincare routine, she explained that a nutrient-dense diet was also crucial.
She started eating two foods that turned back time as she got older.
“These are weird things I do to look good when I’m old,” she said.
“If you want to be warm when you’re old, you should have oranges because they contain naringenin.”
Naringenin, a flavanone, is commonly found in citrus fruits and has anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and protective properties.
Studies have shown that flavanone protects cells against skin aging caused by UVB rays and oxidative stress.
Along with oranges, naringenin is found in high concentrations in grapefruits, sour cherries, tomatoes and Greek oregano.
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“Naringenin blocks the enzyme that breaks down hyaluronic acid in the body,” Valerie added.
To plump the skin from within, Valerie also deliberately ate foods with high concentrations of hyaluronic acid.
“Bone broth is the food with the highest levels of hyaluronic acid,” she said.
Hyaluronic acid, a natural fluid found in the eyes and joints, acts as a lubricant for tissues and joints.
When used on the skin, the liquid helps make the skin flexible, increasing its elasticity.
Hyaluronic acid is often used in cosmetics to stretch the skin and help prevent wrinkles and fine lines.
Anti-aging tips
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- Keep your skin hydrated internally by drinking water and externally with a moisturizer.
- Always use sunscreen, even if you are not in direct sunlight.
- Use vitamin C to brighten the skin and don’t forget to apply it to your neck.
- Argireline solution 10%, $9.70, the regular
- The Inkey List hyaluronic acid hydrating facial serum$10, Sephora
- The Inkey List Caffeine Depuffing + Dark Circle Eye Cream$11, Sephora
- CeraVe Anti-aging Retinol Serum, $12, Walmart
- CeraVe Vitamin C Serum with hyaluronic acid$14.58, Amazon
Other foods rich in hyaluronic acid include root vegetables, such as turnips, carrots, potatoes and onions.
Leafy greens, such as broccoli, avocado, kiwi, beans and okra, are also hyaluronic acid-friendly.
Valerie added that while any form of bone broth will do for its anti-aging benefits, one was superior.
“Preferably grass-fed,” she said.
One commenter shared helpful foods for vegetarians who couldn’t eat animal byproducts.
“Eat lots of tofu and tempeh! Snow mold and bamboo extract help with collagen production and skin elasticity and do not involve animal cruelty,” they said.
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