6 Superfoods For Age-Defying Beauty!

6 superfoods for age-defying beauty:

1) Goji Berries

Goji berries, hollywoods hottest new food, are one of the most nutritionally dense foods on earth and house a staggering concentration of vitamins, minerals, amino acids, phytochemicals and essential fatty acids. With such an awesome constitution it is not surprising they are reputed anti-aging marvels. Originating in Tibet and greatly favoured in traditional medicine these dried berries have many noted health benefits including boosting immunity, lowering cholesterol, enhancing vision, fighting cancer cells, relieving depression and aiding weight loss.

Goji berries contain 500 times more vitamin C than oranges by weight and more beta-carotene than carrots making them a superb source of vitamin A. Together with vitamin E and essential fatty acids, these berries are ideal for any anti-aging and beauty regime. They also contain polysaccharides, one of which has been found to stimulate the secretion of the rejuvenating human growth hormone by the pituitary gland, as well as B vitamins, 21 minerals and 18 amino acids.

The most well documented case of longevity is that of Li Qing Yuen, who lived to the age of 252. Born in 1678, he is said to have married 14 times with 11 generations of posterity before his death in 1930. Li Qing Yuen reportedly consumed goji berries daily.

A study cited in Dr. Mindell’s book ‘Goji: The Himalayan Health Secret’, observed that 67 per cent of elderly people that were given a daily dose of the berries for 3 weeks experienced dramatic immune system enhancement and a significant improvement in spirit and optimism.

2) Aloe Vera

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The inner gel of the aloe vera leaf contains around 200 active compounds with over 75 nutrients. These include 20 minerals, 18 amino acids and 12 vitamins (even vitamin B12 - one of the very few plant sources of this vitamin). Aloe vera also has anti-microbial properties fighting fungi and bacteria and houses anti-inflammatory plant steroids and enzymes. Aloe vera is known to aid digestion and elimination, boost the immune system, and be highly effective at healing, moisturizing and rejuvianting the skin, naturally stimulating the production of collagen.

Aloe vera is best eaten fresh when possible (you can order large aloe vera leaves which last a few weeks refridgerated). Scrape out the inside gel, avoiding the outside of the leaf which is a strong laxative, and blend with fruit for the ultimate beautifying smoothie. Aloe vera has a mild flavour though a slight bitter edge, hence is best combined with fruit.

3) Avocados

Avocados are smoothing and softening for the skin and easily absorbed; compared with almond, corn, olive, and soybean oils, avocado oil has the highest skin penetration rate.

Avocado also contains vitamin E (excellent for the skin), antioxidant carotenoids and the master antioxidant glutathione that is exceptionally powerful and has anti-carcinogenic potential. High levels of glutathione are found in the liver where the elimination of toxic materials takes place.

Glutathione is effective against pollutants such as cigarette smoke and exhaust fumes as well as ultra-violet radiation. Research is currently exploring the potential benefits of glutathione for numerous conditions including cancer, heart disease, memory loss, arthritis, Parkinson’s disease, eczema, liver disorders, heavy metal poisoning and AIDS.

4) Chlorella

The nucleic acids RNA and DNA in Chlorella (one of the highest known sources of such) direct cellular growth and repair and enable our bodies to utilize nutrients more effectively, eliminate toxins and avoid disease. The production of nucleic acids in the body declines progressively as we age, which is no doubt why their intake is recommended by Dr. Benjamin Frank in ‘The No-Aging Diet’. Paul Pitchford in ‘Healing With Whole Foods’ writes that ‘insufficient nucleic acid causes premature aging as well as weakened immunity’, Research at the Medical College of Kanazawa in Japan found that mice that were fed chlorella had a 30 per cent increase in life span. Replenishing RNA and DNA can be key to overall health, immunity and longevity.

In addition to nucleic acids, chlorella is jam-packed with vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, enzymes and amino acids, making it an incredibly rejuvinating and health-promoting superfood. Spirulina is a virtuous equivalent.

5) Bee pollen

When it comes to young and beautiful skin, bee pollen has outstanding gifts. Swedish dermatologist Dr. Lars-Erik Essen uses bee pollen to successfully treat acne and other skin conditions and observes it’s beautifying and anti-aging effects. He reports that bee pollen ‘seems to prevent premature aging of the cells and stimulates growth of new skin tissue. It offers effective protection against dehydration and injects new life into dry cells. It smoothes away wrinkles and stimulates a life-giving blood supply to all skin cells.’ He believes it’s skin rejuvintoin properties are due to its high concentration of nucleic acids RNA and DNA, as well as its natural antibiotic action. Bee pollen has a host of other health-promoting benefits that include fighting infections, lowering cholesterol, strengthening the blood, Boosting the immune system, increasing physical strength and stamina, aiding longevity and enhancing libido! It has been called a ‘prefect food’ because it is so nutritionally complete.

6) Coconut oil

Coconut oil speeds up your metabolism and can actually help you loose weight. It is also incredibly beautifying and moisturizing for the skin and has antioxidant properties which protect against free-radical damage, keeping the skin youthful and healthy. Taken internally or externally coconut oil is a great ally for any beauty skin care regime. It also contains lauric acid, an anti-microbial fatty acid that kills bacteria, viruses and fungi.

What is the best anti wrinkle cream for women? What is the best wrinkle cream for men? You might think they are the same. But, slightly different ingredients are important.

Men face some slightly different factors, because of their regular grooming habits. Women typically want fairer, lighter tone. Men typically benefit by enhancing the tanning process, which provides natural protection from burning, as well as UV rays.

Women generally wear make-up over their day creams. Men don’t normally wear make-up. All of these things make a difference. Women’s make-up usually provides some protection from UV rays. Men don’t have that added protection.

What is the best anti wrinkle cream for men?

For daytime wear and after shaving, the important ingredients include witch hazel, vitamin B5, and capuacu butter. Witch hazel has natural antiseptic activity, which prevents infection in shaving nicks and cuts. It is naturally soothing, prevents inflammation and redness.

Vitamin B5 provides natural protection from sunburns, relieves existing sunburns and razor burns, while enhancing the natural tanning process. Capuacu butter is another soothing ingredient that provides essential fatty acids, which are effective moisturizers.

What is the best wrinkle cream for women?

For daytime, look for an ingredient called maracuja, it’s a special passion fruit extract that will make you skin feel velvety soft, without feeling greasy. It balances sebum production, so it is safe and effective for oily, dry and combination skin-types.

What is the best wrinkle cream to use at night?

Men may not like the idea of using a night-cream. But, if you want to repair wrinkling, sagging and generally older looking skin, you should consider it.

What is the best anti wrinkle cream for men to use at night?

Men and women should look for the same nourishing ingredients to use at night. Those ingredients include protein peptides, coenzyme Q10, vitamin E, manuka honey, avocado oil and Shea butter. All of these ingredients work together to soften the skin, smooth out wrinkles and increase the production of new cells and fibers.

What is the best wrinkle cream, in terms of price?

That’s an important question. I have seen them sell for nearly $300. The best products, in my opinion, cost between thirty and forty dollars. Body lotion costs a little more, because you need more of it. For more information see author box at end of article.

What is the best anti wrinkle cream for the body?

If you want to prevent wrinkles and stretch marks, while increasing firmness, you should look for jojoba, olive and grape seed oils. Jojoba has been shown to fade wrinkles and stretch marks. Olive and grape seed oils have antioxidant activity. Thus, they fight free radical damage, the root cause of older looking skin.

What is the best wrinkle cream on the market, today?

Well, it isn’t sold by the major cosmetic companies. The ingredients cost too much.

For details see my website at AHealthyRadiantSkin.com

What is the best anti wrinkle cream, in terms of safety?

Fragrance and preservative free products are less likely to cause adverse reactions.

For more information see the box below. There are many other things to avoid, but that’s a good start.