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8 Eating Habits That Lead to Premature Aging

It's always best to be aware.

By Melody GallowayPublished 2 years ago 4 min read
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8 Eating Habits That Lead to Premature Aging
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Excess sugar

We've listed the reasons why you should give up sugar. By the way, weight gain is not a strong argument.

Glucose attacks proteins. And collagen and elastin, which give the skin elasticity and freshness, are protein structures. Blood vessels are mostly made of protein, which also suffers from sugar. We are young, as long as our vessels are young.

Moreover, sugar-rich products inhibit the process of eliminating free radicals from the body, so the chronic consumption of excess carbohydrates leads to premature aging.

In addition, the skin of candy lovers is prone to inflammation.

As a result, withered skin is observed from an early age.

Remember that sugar is found not only in candy and cakes but also in fruits and other products. But the most harmful is refined sugar.

Passion for alcohol

Alcohol dehydrates the body, you know that. Constant fluid loss is one of the main causes of wrinkles.

In addition, alcohol dilates blood vessels - this is why peonies appear on the cheeks after consumption. But in the long run, alcohol abuse disrupts blood circulation - red blood cells (erythrocytes) stick together and skin cells suffer from oxygen deficiency. It is very easy to identify the lovers of strength by the swollen face, the pronounced capillaries, and the bags under the eyes. The hormonal background is disturbed.

But this is not all. Regular alcohol consumption destroys the already critical reserves of vitamin C and E, which contribute to the preservation of collagen.

At the same time, alcohol reduces the skin's ability to regenerate and the recovery period after an injury lasts longer.

Consumption of transgenic fats

The damage of transgenic fats is well known. They also affect the condition of the skin. Transgenic fats inhibit the action of polyunsaturated fatty acids, which are the basis of the secretion that protects the skin. The secretion, removed on the surface of the skin, protects it from the negative impact of the environment, from ultraviolet rays and keeps moisture.

At the same time, harmful fats cause inflammation and increase the likelihood of lipomas forming.

Where they are found in abundance: in pastries and confectionery for sale, in mayonnaise and other sauces, fast food, ice cream, chocolate pastes, chocolate bars, chocolates, waves made of cheese, cream, cream, yogurt, melted cheese, and some types of glazed cheese.

The attraction for salty products

Excessive salt consumption carries the risk of hypertension, which again causes collagen to be destroyed and the skin to lose its elasticity. Salt leads to water retention and causes edema, a factor that promotes the formation of wrinkles.

By the way, cellulite is also accentuated when you eat more salted hazelnuts, fish, pickles, and parmesan, unfortunately. But you don't even have to fall from one end to the other. It is not recommended to give up salt completely.

Meat products of industrial origin

Sausages and sausages, especially red meat, contain sulfites. These harmless compounds only accelerate the aging process at first glance. In addition, red meat causes the freest radical formation compared to other types of meat.

A secondary factor is the prolonged digestion of meat, which in the absence of sufficient enzymes causes fermentation, putrefaction, and stagnation in the intestines. In this case, it can not be about beautiful and healthy skin, but vegetarianism is not a solution either. It is enough to eat red meat once a week.

Excessive coffee consumption

Coffee - is an excellent beverage, rich in antioxidants. But it also has an adverse effect - it removes water from the body, mostly from the skin, so it is necessary to accompany coffee with a glass of water.

Caffeine also increases the level of cortisol (the stress hormone) in the blood, which also hurts the skin. Therefore, it is recommended to consume at most 3 coffees a day, but it is best to limit yourself to one.

The habit of eating before bed

During the night the body cleanses itself. When you eat before bed, it disrupts the purification process, in addition to overloading the body. As a result, intestinal disorders occur and toxins enter the skin, where they slow down the regeneration of collagen fibers and deposit in the skin layers.

Lack of the habit of drinking water

First, calculate your daily water intake. It was hyaluronic acid. Its key role is to keep water cells in the dermis, giving the skin freshness. When you do not consume enough water, the body uses water from the skin for more important processes, and hyaluronic acid has nothing to retain.

This is why before buying a miraculous cream with this acid, it normalizes the water balance in the body.

Now that you know the levers that will help you slow down early aging, it's time to put them into practice.

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