Kaufman, the Miami Beach dermatologist,
Recommends foods rich in antioxidants -- green tea, citrus fruits like oranges and pomegranate, spinach, collard greens, broccoli, romaine lettuce and egg yolks -- to combat skin damage from the sun and aging.
"There have been several studies linking foods rich in antioxidants to protection from the damaging effects of ultraviolet light," Kaufman says. "Ultraviolet radiation is known to cause production of harmful free radicals, which are linked to aging and skin cancer."
Add red grapes juice too, with contains resveratrol, an antioxidant found in the skin of red grapes. Resveratrol has been shown to exhibit anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties; it also is associated with delays in the aging process, Kaufman says. One glass offers benefits; more than that and you risk too many free radicals that attack collagen and elastin, which accelerates aging.
Kaufman also urges patients to stay well-hydrated with water because dehydration makes the skin appear dull, rough and older. Current thinking says you should let thirst guide how much water you drink every day. Liquids are the primary source, but you can also eat food with high water content, such as apples, blueberries, cherries, strawberries, asparagus, carrots, celery and mushrooms.
In Food Cures: Treat Common Health Concerns, Look Younger & Live Longer, nutrition expert writes that in addition to avoiding too much sun and smoking -- the "two worst things for your skin" -- fruits and vegetables rich in vitamins C and E nourish and protect the skin. High on her list: bell peppers, orange juice, lemons, whole grain cereals, peanut butter and avocado.
Also advocates eating foods that contain selenium, a mineral used in making a type of protein with antioxidant properties. Foods with high selenium levels include canned light tuna, whole wheat pasta, lean beef, shrimp, turkey and brown rice.
Omega-3 fatty acids help maintain cell membranes so they allow water and nutrients in and keep toxins out. Foods rich in omega-3s -- wild salmon, walnuts, flax, canola oil, soybeans and sardines -- also seem to be able to protect skin against sun damage.
Avoid sugary foods, refined-flour baked goods and soda. They cause inflammation in skin cells and throughout the body, causing premature aging and wrinkles. (If that doesn't turn you off of soft drinks, nothing will.)
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