Zap Those Wrinkles
WLR's dietitian Juliette Kellow reports on new research
which showed people with high levels of antioxidants in their
blood have fewer wrinkles and look younger.
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Zap Those Wrinkles
By WLR Dietitian
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New research gives us yet another good reason for filling up
on low-calorie, antioxidant-rich fruit and veg.
A study
published in The Dermatologist, a German magazine, has found
that people with high levels of antioxidants in their blood have
fewer wrinkles and look younger as a result.
But don’t be
tempted to try antioxidant supplements. The authors warn that an
overdose of antioxidants through supplements may actually make
wrinkles worse!
WLR says:
It’s well known that eating a diet rich in fruit and
vegetables can help to keep skin healthy. Vitamins C, E and
beta-carotene – found in a variety of fruit and veg – all act as
antioxidants and work their magic by mopping up an excess of
potentially harmful free radicals. If left to build up, free
radicals can damage cells, increasing the risk of health
problems such as heart disease and cancer, but also resulting in
premature ageing. It’s worth remembering that being
overweight can also be ageing – so shifting those extra pounds
can also help to shift those extra years. And of course fruit
and veg are ideal foods because not only are they packed with
wrinkle-zapping antioxidants, they’re also low in both fat and
calories but high in filling fibre, making them perfect for
slimmers. More Information:
You can find out the calories in fruit & vegetables using the
food diary in Weight Loss Resources.
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