CAFFEINE AND COFFEE: Besides dehydrating your body, it also dehydrates your skin. It sucks most of your body water and plays a vital role in reducing cell size. Also, coffee damages your teeth and disturbs your fat-burning process. We suggest drinking a glass of water after a cup of Joe.
TV DINNERS: Most TV dinners contain cheap oils (like soybean) and huge amounts of sodium. Besides the inflammation from the unhealthy fats, sodium causes a puffy appearance.
PROCESSED MEATS: The consumption of processed meats leads to dehydration and triggers inflammation. These products also reduce vitamin C in the body, promoting collagen formation. Swap processed meat with chicken or turkey instead. If it seems a bit hard for you, try to eat less and add some veggies to your sandwich.
MARGARINE: This is a significant cause of chronic disease because it is full of transfats, disturbing your body’s hydration level. Further, margarine creates inflammation in your stomach due to its high level of omega-6. Transfats are highly inflammatory and thereby cause damage to your heart, skin, and overall system.
ENERGY DRINKS: These drinks contain a high amount of sugar, sodium, caffeine, and acid, making them the most deadly combination, affecting your teeth and leading to dehydration. These drinks are as bad as you can get when it comes to nutrition. Most of them have high fructose corn syrup as a sweetener, and it’s usually a considerable amount.
LOW CONSUMPTION OF HEALTHY FATS: Healthy fats are essential for your health and your skin’s aging process. They reduce inflammation in the skin, promote hair growth, and build strong cell membranes that minimize water loss in the skin cells. Some great examples of healthy fats you can eat regularly to maintain healthy skin include salmon, avocados, wheat germ, nuts and seeds, dark green leafy veggies, omega 3-fortified eggs, and coconut oil.
SUGAR AND SWEETS: Sugar and sweets are the first culprits in speeding up your body’s aging process. While many foods contain sugar, it is a vital ingredient in candies and chocolates. Sugar leads to huge problems like inflammation, obesity, and tooth decay. If you want to put off aging for as long as possible, avoid too much sugar intake.
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