Thursday, 9 September 2010

Feel and Look Younger

Tomatoes. Lycopene, in red grapefruit, tomatoes, watermelon, and pink grapefruit, is a powerful weapon against free radicals. It has the ability to inhibit sun-induced aging and can neutralize free radicals. Fill your glass with tomato juice or V8 juice daily.

Tea. Catechins, found in green tea, dark chocolate, and red wine, are another antioxidant that packs a wallop. Have four to six cups of tea a day with lemon, which enhances the antioxidants’ activity in your cells.

Spinach. Lutein is found in spinach, kale, corn, and other vegetables. It has the ability to give additional antioxidant capacity to your skin and enhances skin hydration.

Water. Stay hydrated: Drink six to eight glasses of water a day. (And if you are drinking decaffeinated tea, that counts.) Caffeinated beverages can dehydrate you, which can contribute to dry, sallow-looking skin.

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