A skin care topic that we have been talking about all our lives is delaying aging. Why do we say this? Because the moisture in our skin is getting less and less year by year, it is always being lost, and the skin will slowly age when it is dehydrated, so our skin care is mainly about replenishing water. So, what are the foods that generally delay aging?
1. Four types of foods can resist aging
From a nutritional perspective, anti-aging is mainly antioxidant. Professionally speaking, if the atoms in our body cannot find matching electrons, they will produce free radicals and undergo oxidation reactions, thus causing aging. In terms of nutrition, to prevent aging, we must find ways to replace missing electrons and resist oxidation. .
Generally speaking, vitamins A and C, substances rich in minerals and high in SOD have antioxidant and anti-aging functions.
2. Foods that can delay aging include
(1) Foods rich in vitamin A
Vitamin A and other elements are related to hematopoiesis. If they are lacking, they can lead to dry skin. , rough, even cracked, and lack of adequate nutrition due to ischemia, which in turn causes premature aging of the skin and wrinkles.
Experts have conducted experiments and found that if mice are allowed to eat food that does not contain vitamin A for a week, the mice will lose dander, mucous membranes, eyes, etc., and will also be affected.
Therefore, in order to prevent the lack of such nutrients, people should eat more carrots, rapeseed, pumpkins, corn, sweet potatoes, and animal vitamin A, such as fish and shrimp, etc. It should be pointed out that carrots are fat. Soluble, it is best to combine it with fat for better absorption.
(2) Foods rich in vitamin E
Vitamin E is considered to be the "magic weapon" for maintaining youth. It can delay aging and reduce cell oxygen consumption. It has more durability, promotes hormone secretion, etc.
The list of foods rich in vitamin E includes: various vegetable oils, shellfish, nuts, etc.
(3) Foods rich in vitamin C
Foods rich in vitamin C. This type of nutrients are antioxidants, which can effectively prevent the oxidation of subcutaneous fat and enhance skin aging and dryness. And vitamin C helps synthesize collagen in the body.
There are many foods rich in vitamin C, mainly various fruits and vegetables, such as cauliflower, winter dates, hawthorn, kiwi, green peppers, tomatoes, etc. It should be pointed out that vitamin C is relatively delicate and the temperature is above 60 Above Celsius it will be lost.
(4) Foods rich in SOD elements
SOD is also called superoxide dismutase. In addition, there is also glutathione peroxidase, which is the super enzyme in our body. Two powerful antioxidant enzymes. Generally speaking, minerals such as zinc, selenium, and manganese contain relatively high SOD content and glutathione peroxidase.
Foods with high mineral content are not only related to the variety, but also to the place of production. For example, the soil in Enshi and other places is rich in selenium. In addition, foods such as onions, garlic, and some seafood contain more SOD.
3. Fruits that delay aging
(1) Mulberries
Mulberries are rich in nutrients and contain a variety of amino acids, vitamins, organic acids, carotene, etc. The nutrients and mineral content are also higher than other fruits, mainly potassium, calcium, magnesium, iron, manganese, copper, and zinc. Modern medicine has proven that mulberries have the functions of enhancing immunity, promoting the growth of hematopoietic red blood cells, preventing hardening of arteries, and promoting metabolism. It should be noted that mulberries are slightly cold in nature. Women should eat less during menstruation to prevent lower abdominal pain caused by coldness.
(2) Black plum
Wumei is rich in vitamin B2, potassium, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, etc. Modern pharmacological research believes that people with alkaline blood live longer. Black plum is an alkaline food and contains a large amount of organic acids. After absorption through the intestinal wall, it will quickly turn into alkaline substances. Moreover, these organic acids can also kill mold that invades the gastrointestinal tract. and other pathogenic bacteria, so ebony is a good anti-aging fruit.
(3) Black grapes
Black grapes are rich in minerals calcium, potassium, calcium, phosphorus, iron and vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin B6, vitamin C, and also contain A variety of amino acids required by the human body. Regular consumption of black grapes is very beneficial to neurasthenia and excessive fatigue. After black grapes are processed into raisins, the sugar and iron content are higher, which is suitable for nourishing people with anemia.
(4) Blackcurrant
Blackcurrant is rich in a variety of nutrients, including vitamin C, phosphorus, magnesium, potassium, calcium, anthocyanins, and phenolic substances, which are beneficial to the human body. It has great health benefits. The health benefits of black currant are known to prevent gout, anemia, edema, arthritis, rheumatism, oral and throat diseases, coughs, etc.
(5) Dark chocolate
Dark chocolate can significantly improve vascular endothelial function, and vascular endothelial damage and dysfunction are the early stages of the development of atherosclerosis; dark chocolate contains Calcium, phosphorus, iron, magnesium, zinc, copper and other minerals that are beneficial to the human body, and polyphenols called flavonoids are the core health ingredients in chocolate. Polyphenol compounds have antioxidant effects, can inhibit the oxidation of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol, and can prevent cardiovascular disease, cancer and aging.
(6) Cauliflower
Cauliflower contains a large amount of anti-cancer enzymes, which far exceeds that of other enzyme-containing foods. In addition, cauliflower also contains antioxidants that can prevent osteoporosis. Calcium, iron that women often lack and folic acid that is beneficial to the health of pregnant women.
(7) Yogurt
Yoghurt not only helps digestion, but also effectively prevents intestinal infections and improves human immune function. Compared with ordinary milk, yogurt has a lower fat content. It is high in calcium and rich in vitamin B2, which are very beneficial to the human body.