9 Foods You Should Avoid and How They’re Aging Your Skin

What you put inside your body is very important because it can also affect your skin. While certain foods and nutrients can give you that healthy glow, others can have the opposite effect, causing breakouts, puffiness and even premature aging.

Below are 9 foods we should cut out for a more beautiful, clearer complexion.

1. FOODS WITH HIGH GLYCEMIC INDEX – WHITE BREADS, PASTA, CAKE, ETC.

When you eat foods with a high glycemic index your body experiences an increase of glucose and insulin levels. That’s why these foods are linked to acne. A body with a low glycemic diet has 50% fewer accounts of acne.

Try to eat whole grain options, instead, because they’re high in antioxidants and are anti-inflammatory.

2. SUGAR

One of the absolute worst things for your skin is sugar. It is the most aging food that we consume, and weakens our immune system too! Too much of it will speed up your body’s production of wrinkles and make your skin lackluster. The reason is because it damages your collagen and elastin. The two things that keep your skin plump and young.

Studies have also shown that sugar feeds cancer as well. So in general, we all ought to cut back. When it comes to your skin, too much of it in your body weakens your ability to fight bacteria. Long story short, more bacteria = more toxins = worse skin.

Choose instead to satisfy your sweet tooth with natural sugars like those found in fruit, instead of that candy bar!

3. ALCOHOL

Alcohol severely dehydrates you. This affects your skin because your body metabolizes what little water it gets before it has the chance to reach your skin.

Alcohol can also cause vasodilatation, which aggravates rosacea, and make your skin look dull. It doesn’t just damage your mental defenses when you have one too many, but also your skin’s.

4. CAFFEINE

Caffeine also severely dehydrates you as it is a diuretic. Not only does that dry out your skin, but caffeine increases your production of cortisol. More cortisol than necessary accelerates the aging process, thinning your skin.

5. FRIED FOODS

Fried foods can cause oil buildup in your body aside from the issue for your fat intake.

They are also believed to be the caused for trap bacteria in your body and on your skin, causing you to break out more.

6. PROCESSED SNACK FOODS

We all know that processed foods are bad for your health as well as your skin. The further grains get from their original state, the less they retain their natural goodness. Processed foods are often loaded with sugar and sodium, also, which we know we don’t need more of!

Snack on whole grains and fresh fruit and veggies instead.

7. ARTIFICIAL SWEETENERS & COLORS

Artificial colors and sweeteners have no nutritional value, and can irritate your body, especially if you’re sensitive or have allergies. They are essentially science experiments that you’re putting into your body.

These artificial products often create inflammation and histamine reactions, and what’s worse, your body tends to store these chemicals in your tissues. It wasn’t made in nature, so your body has no chance of recognizing it. Just what you need, aspartame hanging out longer than you wanted it to!

8. SALT

Salt most especially iodized (processed with iodine) is not good for your skin. It can caused your tissues to swell, making you look puffy and even a little unhealthy. It can also aggravate acne, so it’s important to reduce your intake. Check the labels before buying packaged foods and snacks as most of the salt you consume doesn’t come from a shaker.

9. RED MEAT

Expert says that red meat contains a high level of carnitine which can harden blood vessel walls, causing premature aging. So would you switch to veggie burger instead?