Anti aging and nutrition is big business and we as consumers can't seem to get enough.
Following a natural anti aging diet that incorporates healthy changes from the inside out is the best way to get real results and keep them.
An anti aging diet includes lifestyle changes far beyond food and drink.
Best of all, it's not as hard as you may think...
- Go Organic - when you can.
Many conventional food, beverage, skin care products and cleaning supplies include potentially dangerous chemical ingredients.
Synthetic chemicals are often harmful to the very cells that keep us healthy and looking great.
100% Certified Organic food and skin products should be free of synthetic chemicals and other potentially harmful components.
- Avoid Aging Foods - like saturated fats, high fructose corn syrup and white flour and sugar.
Simply avoiding these as much as possible will help to slow the aging process when you can't go organic.
- Antioxidants - like vitamins B, C, and E boost our immune system and should be consumed on a daily basis.
Many more are found in nutritious foods like whole grains, nuts, seafood, fruits and vegetables.
Antioxidants are a main staple in any anti aging diet since they protect cells from breaking down.
The older we get the more we need to consume.
The great news is that antioxidants are also beneficial for healthy skin when applied topically.
Make sure your daily moisturizers and lotions contain them.
- Get what's Essential - with anti aging and nutrition.
Essential nutrients are those that our bodies can not manufacture on their own.
We must get them from dietary intake.
A well-rounded healthy diet will provide the most variety.
Some examples are: Essential fatty acids like Omega 3's, amino acids found in most plant sources, dietary vitamins (ex.
Biotin, Vitamins D and K) and minerals such as iron, zinc, selenium, calcium and potassium.
- Proper Hydration - is critical in keeping all of our organs including our skin in top working condition.
Try to always have a healthy drink (like water) nearby and drink whenever you start to feel thirsty. - Get more Exercise - whenever possible.
In today's busy lifestyle this anti aging staple can be elusive.
Try to take advantage of every opportunity for exercise.
For example, on a nice day take the last parking space.
Use the stairs instead of the escalator.
Instead of watching your kids play in the park - play with them! Think about how you can get more exercise from your daily routine whenever you can.
- Sleep and Stress - are often related.
Many of us are sleep deprived.
Not because we don't have enough time to sleep, but we don't get quality sleep.
Stress keeps us from our dreams and age's us greatly.
Taking time to clear your mind or meditate is great nourishment for your brain.
When trying to drift off to sleep try some deep breathing exercises.
Concentrate on a peaceful image, such as a beach or a snowy mountainside.
When thoughts of work or stress work their way in, simply acknowledge them and send them off.
Do not dwell.
Sleep is vital for a youthful mind, body and spirit. - State of Mind - can make all the difference.
It never hurts to improve upon your self image.
Even if you already think your pretty great, that probably isn't good enough.
You need to believe it! See yourself as youthful, energetic, thoughtful and positive.
Pretty soon, that is how you will come across to others.
That is, if you don't already!
In fact, most of this you may have already heard before.
But the facts are, too few of us follow these rules.
So, it never hurts to hear them again and again...
and again.
The point is to live consciously.
Realize what you are doing in every moment.
You may be surprised to see how many options to do better present themselves.
Every seemingly small decision toward health and well being is a step in the right direction toward an anti aging lifestyle you can live with!