Top 10 anti-ageing foods

Oysters
Dark circles under your eyes and sallow-looking skin can make you look 10 years older than you really are. To return your skin to its former glory you should try to eat oysters, which are packed full of vitamin B12 and iron. These two nutrients will help you to put some colour back into your skin and will make your skin look fresher and brighter.




Spinach
If you want youthful, beautiful skin you should make sure your fridge is stocked up with spinach. This rich, green food is a fantastic source of lutein, which according to researchers at Tufts University can help to reduce wrinkling. Other studies have found that lutein can help the skin to retain moisture and its elasticity, which will also help skin look young. Add some spinach to your salads, to curries or whip up a feta and spinach pie to get your lutein fix.



Pumpkin seeds
Scatter some pumpkin seeds on your cereal, add them to a tart or pop a handful into your salad if you’d like plump, wrinkle-free skin. Pumpkin seeds are excellent anti-ageing foods because they contain zinc, which helps the skin regenerate new cells. Zinc also contains collagen, which is a must if you want firm and supple skin.



Salmon
We all know that salmon is good for us, but did you know that tucking into salmon every now and again could also help you to combat wrinkles? Salmon is an oily fish and contains heaps of omega-3 fatty acids. This is great news for our complexions because when we age our skin dries out, but omega-3 helps our skin stay hydrated and also helps to boost the natural oils present in our skin.



Tomatoes
There are lots of benefits to be gained from eating tomatoes. One benefit is that tomatoes have the ability to help prevent our skin ageing. Tomatoes can help you stay looking young because they contain vitamin C, which, according to a study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, reduces the likelihood that you will develop wrinkles.



Milk
A nice refreshing glass of milk can do more than just quench your thirst. Milk has the ability to help you look younger too. Milk is great as an anti-ageing food because it contains vitamin D. A study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that in a genetic study conducted on over 2,000 female twins, those women who had the highest levels of vitamin D aged better than those women who had the lowest levels.



Eggs
As you age you might find your hair becomes thinner, greyer and a little lacklustre. To keep your hair as glossy and healthy as possible you should try eating eggs. Eggs are a fantastic source of protein, biotin and B12, all of which help to keep your hair thick, shining and in tip-top condition.



Sweet potatoes
The key to looking young seems to come in the form of the sweet potato. This sweet-tasting food contains vitamin E, vitamin C and beta-carotene, all of which help you to achieve that glowing, youthful complexion you crave. Beta-carotene is also thought to be great for your eye health. You can roast, mash, steam or bake sweet potatoes so get creative and find some healthy recipes to include in your weekly meal plans.