There are some great things that come with old age—like retirement, grandkids, discounted tickets for shows and movies and more—but one not-so-great thing that happens? Your skin starts to age with time, and it's not as dewy, taut or fresh-looking as it used to be. And that means you might notice more fine lines and wrinkles, too.
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When it comes to improving our skin, most of us think of lotions, creams and serums. However, how our skin looks on the outside is, in part, due to what's happening to our body on the inside. In this 7-day healthy skin plan, we look at what we're eating and how increasing intake of anti-inflammatory foods can play a part in promoting healthy skin. Inflammation is a hot topic lately because more and more research is showing the link between inflammation and chronic diseases like diabetes, heart disease and arthritis.
Chowing down on six or more servings of dark leafy greens a week could help fend off Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia.
Incorporating more plant-based foods into your diet is a great way to boost your health at all stages of life. A vegetarian diet has been shown to reduce your risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes and even certain types of cancer, thanks to more fiber and less saturated fat. In this 1-day vegetarian plan for healthy aging, we left out the meat but included lean sources of plant-based protein (like chickpeas and tofu) and added other healthy foods for aging like calcium-rich milk and yogurt, and fiber-filled berries, popcorn and flaxseed.
Incorporating more plant-based foods into your diet is a great way to boost your health at all stages of life. A vegetarian diet has been shown to reduce your risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes and even certain types of cancer, thanks to more fiber and less saturated fat. In this 1-day vegetarian plan for healthy aging, we left out the meat but included lean sources of plant-based protein (like chickpeas and tofu) and added other healthy foods for aging like calcium-rich milk and yogurt, and fiber-filled berries, popcorn and flaxseed.
