Drop a Decade: Five Beauty Foods to Look Ten Years Younger

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Do you know that the aging process starts with your diet? The food you consume can make a big difference to how you feel and look. It all startsinside your body rather than outside your body like many people believe. Instead of spending unnecessary thousands on “magic beauty creams,” botox, and fillers, let's focus on what goes inside your body- what you eat, drink, and think.

On this post, I would like to talk about the five foods you are probably not eating, but should be eating, in order to help you with easing into the aging process, and giving you a natural infusion of the youthfulness you have been looking for. Before you begin, here's a quick guideline for you to know what to eliminate: artificial sweetners, frozen/processed foods, and dairy.

1. Beets. These elegantly colored vegetables contains the unique pigmentary antioxidants called betalains. Betalains have been scientifically shown to provide antioxidants, anti-inflammitory, and detoxification support. Our skin is a reflection of our inner health and vitality. If your liver is filled with toxins, it will immediately reflect in your complexion.
How to use: Can be added to your red detox smoothie; can be steamed and baked, and added to your salad.

2. Guava. Guess what? Let's be spunky. These babies are amazing to rid you of the wrinkles. As we age, we lose collagen and our skin begins to sag and wrinkle. This beautiful superfood is loaded with vitamin C, and can act as a natural filler for your pores. By eating guava, your skin will not only look tighter, but will help your skin repair itself without needing injections.
How to use: Can be eaten raw by itself as a snack, can be added to your morning smoothie, or can be made into a sorbet.

3. Walnuts. They have been called, “beauty fat,” because it makes your skin more beautiful and radiant, because of the Omega 3's and friendly fats they contain. It's great for your joints, age spots, and any sagging skin which adds years to your appearance.
How to use: Use chopped walnuts as an addition to your salads, or as an afternoon snack, or even to make my famous Vegan Strawberry Fudge Cake