Reverse your untimely aging and be fit with these simple steps | Check

Saima Siddiqui
Published on: 14 Oct 2018 7:05 AM GMT
Reverse your untimely aging and be fit with these simple steps | Check
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Lucknow: Wish we had discovered time machine and could reverse aging but till the time we all have to depend on chemicals and surgeries. Botox injections can make you look younger but could also freeze your facial expressions. How would it be if we could stay young and add some more years to our life just by balanced diet and with some exercise?

If you are eager to look younger but time has taken its toll on your skin. Incorporate these good habits in your life and stay young and beautiful forever:

1. Start your day with eggs

Eggs are not only a good source of protein but the egg yolk contains Lutein and Zeaxanthin, two antioxidants which can reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles as they have been linked to increase collagen production. Collagen is responsible for skin strengthening and elasticity.

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2. Fall in love with Kiwi

This pulpy refreshing fruit can easily take your heart away with its sweet and tangy flavour. This small little fruit has lots of minerals and vitamins in it; maybe that is why it is the national fruit of China.

10 wonders kiwi does to your skin:

  • Rejuvenates Skin
  • Cell Regeneration
  • Keeps Skin Firm
  • Prevents Skin Diseases
  • Controls Excess Sebum Production
  • Anti-Aging Properties
  • Fights Acne
  • Prevents Sun Damage
  • Promotes Fairness
  • Lightens Dark Circles

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3. Fault of Salt

It can be fault of salt if you have high blood pressure. Sodium, the main compound in salt is also responsible for the water retention in your body which can make you look bulky. Cutting down on sodium diet can make you look slim.

A research published in Nature Reviews Neurology reveals that hypertension, a condition aggravated by a high-sodium diet, can decrease the size of the hippocampus, causing premature brain aging.

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4. Holy grain, Whole Grains!

Whole grains are now the new fitness mantra for many. People are switching to whole grains for healthy weight. But it does more than just keeping you full for long and maintaining your weight, it also promote production of collagen keeping your skin ageless.

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5. Include some citric fruits in your diet

Fruits rich in vitamin-C can make your skin flawless and blemish free. Fruits rich in Vitamin-C not only boost your metabolism, but also keep many diseases at bay resulting in a healthy and long life.

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6. Hit the gym

What could enhance your cells regeneration than exercising. Hitting the gym or long walks, running, jogging etc. are some wonderful exercises which could make you live longer.

When we workout we lose water in the form of sweat which washes out toxics from our body giving us that glowy and radiant skin.

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7. Be friends with Green Tea

Green tea is known for its antioxidant properties and also helps in weight loss. It increases metabolism that results in rapid weight loss.

It is also used as anti-oxidant which washes-away toxins from our system and gives us healthy and shinier skin.

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8. Walk 10,000 steps a day

It is said that one should walk 10,000 steps a day that equates around 8 kms or 1 hour and 40 minutes walking. If one is active throughout the day and took 10,000 steps he is leading a healthy routine and will be considered an active person.

9. Eat green/leafy vegetables

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You may not get those bulky muscular biceps and strong arms just by taking spinach in one go like Popeye the sailor man. But it will surely help you in a long run as these leafy vegetables are rich in Vitamins and iron which are an essential part of your diet.

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10. Find your inner peace

One who has all the wealth of the world isn’t a happy man but a healthy and happy man is. Find out what makes you happy and try to engage in such activities to forget your blues.

Happiness should reflect from within. A smile is an accessory that costs nothing. So keep smiling as it makes you more beautiful and charming.

Also add plenty of water to your daily routine as water carries out toxins from our body. And it not only helps our organs toxin free but also give us smooth and shiny skin.

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Saima Siddiqui

Saima Siddiqui

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