Toners, serums, and moisturizers are common
in most skin care routines, but did you know
that you can also drink your way to a younger
looking skin? Hi viewers and welcome back
to bestie! Though there’s no way to pause
the ageing process or turn back the clock,
there are ways to give your body the nutrients
it needs to look and perform at its best,
whatever your age.
By making smarter drink choices, you can add
years to your life and hold onto your youthful
looks for a while longer, whether you’re
in your forties or you’re heading towards
your sixties. There are plenty of other drinks
out there that contain supercharged ingredients
like antioxidants, anti-inflammatories, and
collagen that'll leave your complexion looking
radiant, young and glowy. And in today’s
video, we will tell you the best anti aging
drinks for you when you’re over 40. From
Grapefruit juice, cocoa, green tea, lemon
water to coffee and more, watch till the end
to learn about all of them.
Red Wine: Red wine is full of amino acids
that contribute to the protection of your
skin from the harmful rays of the sun. These
amino acids also help boost skin renewal.
This makes your skin fight off the sun rays
that cause damage making you look younger.
It also makes your skin resistant to damage.
It is also filled with flavonoid, resveratrol
and tannin. These components help plump up
fine lines and wrinkles that are already on
your skin while helping fight the recurrence
of new fine lines and wrinkles. The ingredients
in red wine fight free radicals and aging
by restoring collagen and elastic fibers in
your face. This helps plump up any sagging
skin you may have as well as lighten any existing
hyperpigmentation. Remember to drink in moderation.
Red wine, white wine, which one do you prefer
to drink for good health? Tell us quickly
in the comments section down below!
Grapefruit Juice: Research has shown that
grapefruit contains lycopene, which is known
to keep your skin smooth. Vitamins in this
drink can stimulate collagen production, which
can increase the plumpness and suppleness
of your skin, improve skin elasticity, and
reduce some of the signs of ageing.
Because grapefruit juice contains antioxidants
such as retinol, it is also a great drink
for evening-out your skin tone, treating skin
pigmentation and renewing damaged skin. The
drink also contains minerals like potassium,
which can smoothen wrinkles and protect against
harmful UV rays, though you should still apply
sunscreen as part of your skin regime.
Oolong Tea: Oolong tea is rich in antioxidants
and contains many different minerals and vitamins
that are beneficial for health in general.
Numerous studies have shown that drinking
Oolong tea can prevent tooth decay, provide
gum health and strengthen bones. From slowing
down the aging process to helping fight wrinkles,
oolong tea also makes a great rinse for healthy
hair growth. Drinking Oolong on a daily basis
will detoxify your body, improve digestion,
maintain weight and even help in lowering
the risk of diabetes.
Cocoa: Those who drink generous proportions
of cocoa enjoy a healthier functioning of
blood vessels thanks to the flavanols found
in cocoa. Healthy blood vessels lower risk
of high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, kidney
disease, and dementia. In a surprising turn
of events, it’s been proven that there is
in fact, no connection between chocolate and
skin problems. On an even brighter note, some
types of cocoa may be considered as good for
your skin.
Cocoa contains a type of flavonoid called
epicatechin which is vital for keeping your
skin healthy since it increases blood flow
to the skin, along with a good dose of oxygen
supply and nutrients. Choose quality 100%
pure cocoa, not instant cocoa products.
Orange Juice: It’s a well-known fact that
orange juice is brimming with vitamin C, which
is an antioxidant that protects the body against
numerous diseases and inflammations. Vitamin
C also helps keep your skin looking vibrant
and fresh. Always juice your own, or choose
100% pure fresh squeezed and not sugary juice
drinks. Limit your intake, as this juice is
high in calories. Drink it in the morning
so you can take the day to burn off those
calories.
Blackberry And Raspberry Smoothie With Chia
Seeds: This smoothie contains blackberries
and raspberries, both of which are famous
for their potential anti-aging, anti-cancer,
and heart protective properties. Cooled blackberry
leaf tea is used as the liquid base. It has
shown strong antioxidant and anti-cancer properties.
If you have trouble finding blackberry leaf
tea, you can also use another mild-tasting
herbal infusion, or plain water, as the liquid
base for this smoothie.
Chia seeds are loaded with omega-3 fatty acids,
fiber and protein which further boosts this
smoothie’s nutritional profile. Soak 1 tablespoon
chia seeds in water for 10 minutes. Peel a
banana and rinse ¾ cups of blackberries and
raspberries each, thoroughly under cold running
water. Now mix everything with 1 ½ cups of
cooled blackberry leaf tea in a large-capacity
blender or food processor, and process until
smooth. Serve immediately.
Green Tea: This is a rather obvious one. Scientists
have found that the unfermented tea leaves
in green tea provides a large concentration
of polyphenol antioxidants known to fight
free radicals. These radicals can damage DNA
causing premature aging, cancer, stroke and
heart disease. Studies have also shown that
drinking green tea can help reduce bad cholesterol,
regulate blood pressure and depression. Try
mixing green tea with Ginger for a potent
healthy brew.
Kale Juice: Kale is a cruciferous vegetable
and a superfood. To start with, it’s absolutely
packed with nutrients like vitamins A, C,
K, E, B1, B2, B3, calcium and beta-carotene.
It also contains phosphorus, iron, copper,
magnesium, omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids,
and the carotenoid lutein. Lutein is an antioxidant
often called the “eye vitamin”. It’s
well known for protecting your eyes from UV
light.
And not just that, lutein also filters UV
light away from your skin. This can slow down
the visible signs of aging and protect against
sunburn, irritation and potentially even skin
cancer. Finally, kale contains omega-3 fatty
acids which have shown evidence as natural
anti-inflammatories and may help those with
eczema and other conditions of the skin.
Fortified Almond Milk: Almond milk has a high
percentage of vitamin E. Just 28 grams of
almond milk provides you with 37 percent of
your daily requirement of vitamin E. It protects
your skin from the damaging effects of free
radicals. When fortified, almond milk also
becomes a source of vitamin D and calcium.
Almond milk is one of the best substitutes
for those who want to avoid dairy.
Beetroot juice: Another anti-ageing drink
to tick off your bucket list is beetroot juice.
It can aid circulation to your brain and help
prevent or slow down the effects of conditions
such as dementia. That’s thanks to the most
powerful ingredient found in beetroot, nitrate,
which is known to delay cognitive decline
and Alzheimer’s disease. If you’re planning
on making beetroot juice from scratch, hold
onto the leafy greens. They contain lutein,
which can protect your body from free radicals
and fight against wrinkles.
Lemon Water: Lemon water is such a simple
drink and a great source of vitamin C, potassium,
and magnesium. When taken on an empty stomach,
it stimulates your liver to flush out toxins,
resulting in clearer skin. When your liver
is working well, the toxins don’t end up
on your face in the form of acne.
Vitamin C fights damage caused by free radicals
thereby keeping your skin looking fresh and
youthful. It also aids in the production of
collagen which strengthens the skin, leading
to less wrinkles and fine lines.
Pomegranate Juice: Pomegranate juice is not
only tart and delicious, it's chock full of
antioxidants, including polyphenols. When
it comes to antioxidants, pomegranate juice
is one of the most potent fruit juices.
In addition, a study found that the drink
can actually slow down the natural wear and
tear on your DNA, due to oxidation. Subjects
were given pomegranate extract in pill form,
but in just 30 days, showed less cell damage
-- which can cause aging. Pomegranate juice
is also an excellent source of vitamin C,
which as we told you earlier plays an important
role in your skin's collagen production and
can repair and prevent sun damage.
Coffee: Your morning pick-me-up can provide
more than just a boost of energy in the morning.
A cup of the good stuff contains age-fighting
antioxidants, that protect your body from
damage. Coffee is said to be able to fight
off a number of diseases, including Parkinson's,
depression and type 2 diabetes. Studies have
even shown a link between coffee consumption
and a reduced risk of basal cell carcinoma,
one of the most common skin cancers. Another
study found that moderate coffee consumption,
around three cups a day may possibly reduce
the risk or at least delay the onset of Alzheimer's
in older adults.
Apart from having anti aging powers, coffee
has plenty of other health benefits. To know
all of them, watch this ` titled “Drinking
Coffee Every Day Does This To Your Body”.
Now back to best anti aging drink when you’re
over 40.
Aloe Vera Juice: Aloe vera is commonly known
for its cooling effect. It soothes skin from
sun burn and irritation. It also contains
all essential vitamins such as vitamin A,
C, E which have been proven effective for
anti aging. Moreover, its wound healing property
helps tighten your skin. A study showed that
women over 45 years who drank aloe vera juice
for 90 days had significant improvement in
their skin elasticity and wrinkles.
Out of all the drinks we mentioned today,
which ones would you prefer? Let us know in
the comments section below!
