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To preserve the signs of time, skin needs vitamins and minerals very specific. Small inventory of the best anti-aging foods.
Objective: Minimize the impact of free radicals

Years pass, fatigue, stress, pollution, UV, tobacco … All these factors increase the production of free radicals, natural enemies of the skin which they accelerate aging. But the body knows how to defend. His weapons? Antioxidants, also called anti-free radicals, which are found in the diet as vitamins, trace elements, polyphenols …
Fruits and vegetables

Because they are rich in vitamin C which, besides its anti-oxidant, is involved in collagen formation, fruit and vegetables contribute to the brightness and tone the skin. To cover your needs for vitamin C, eat at least once a day a kiwi, a grapefruit, an orange, 2 clementines or drink a glass of freshly squeezed citrus. Also increase your consumption of fruits and vegetables rich in carotenoids, which are another way to fight against cellular aging. They are found in large quantities in tomatoes, carrots, Brussels sprouts, broccoli or red fruit. Finally, think of prunes, rhubarb, lawyers and bananas are rich in potassium, another known antioxidant.
Wholegrains

Vitamin E, flavonoids, zinc, selenium, copper, manganese … Cereals are an important source of antioxidants. But they are concentrated mainly in their envelope. Therefore it is recommended to choose whole grains and prefer bulgur and brown rice pasta and white rice. In the morning, replace refined grains and enriched with oatmeal and stick with sourdough bread, rye … A flat, however, whole grains can irritate the intestines more sensitive. Better then not to eat every day.
The fish and white meat

Various studies have shown that wrinkles and dry skin would pair with a high consumption of red meat and sausages. Regular consumption of fish, ideally 3 times a week, seems to have a beneficial impact on the appearance of the skin. The seafood is indeed very rich in vitamin C, vitamin E and polyphenols but also trace elements such as selenium, copper, zinc and manganese. No question as to forgo meat. But opt for white meat. They are a source of cysteine, an amino acid with antioxidant properties.
Chocolate

Wealth of antioxidants, chocolate alone provides potassium, carotenoids and especially vitamin E, a vitamin essential to the fight against aging we are often deficient. To enjoy all these benefits without jeopardizing your online chew 2 squares of dark chocolate (60% cocoa minimum) per day.
Green tea

If it contains flavonoids, polyphenols, vitamins A, C and E known for their action against aging skin is primarily its high tannin content which makes a champion anti-aging. To enjoy its benefits, drink at least 3 cups a day, preferring tea leaves, whole or broken with tea bags.