11 foods that accelerate the aging process of the body

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The two main culprits that accelerate aging are sun exposure and consumption of glycation products. These products form when proteins or fats combine with sugars. Using sunscreen and paying attention to your diet can help protect your skin and overall health. Here is a list of 11 foods that can accelerate the aging process of the body.

1. Hot spicy food

Spicy foods will cause your blood vessels to dilate, even small capillaries can burst, leading to purple marks on the face. If you have rosacea - a common blush in women after menopause - the heat from the spice can trigger a flare-up. Spicy foods also raise your body temperature, making you sweat more. Sweat along with bacteria on the skin can cause acne and blemishes.

2. Fried food

Food fried in oil at high temperature can generate free radicals that cause cell damage on the skin. Exposure to free radicals accelerates the aging process due to a cross-linking reaction. Crosslinking affects DNA molecules and can affect skin elasticity. Furthermore, consuming too much salt in fried foods can draw water out of the skin and lead to dehydration. That can make your skin more prone to wrinkling. If you are a fan of fried food, you can swap your fries for baked sweet potatoes or fried sweet potatoes. Sweet potatoes are rich in anti-aging copper, which helps promote collagen production.

3. Sugar

Sugar is one of the enemies of the skin. Sugar contributes to dermatological problems like acne and accelerates the aging process. In particular, foods high in fructose can make you age before your time. Fructose interferes with the body's anabolic response - the process that helps form collagen and elastin that keep your skin healthy.

4. Butter

Skin is the largest organ in the body and every food you consume can affect it. Most margarines, especially the solid form, have trans fats. They raise your “bad” cholesterol, lower your “good” cholesterol, and create an inflammatory response throughout your body. Inflammation has been linked to heart disease and stroke, two conditions that can make you look older. Studies have also shown that people who regularly eat avocados show signs of aging earlier than those who eat less avocados. These trans fatty acids make the skin more vulnerable to UV radiation, which damages collagen and skin elasticity.

5. Processed meats

Processed meats such as bacon, sausages, ham and cold cuts are smoked, seasoned or salted to keep longer without spoiling. That's what makes them both delicious and dangerous. These meats are high in saturated fats, sodium and sulfites, which can dehydrate the skin and trigger an inflammatory response that weakens the collagen layer. For extra protein, you can switch from processed meat to eggs, beans or choose leaner meats like chicken, which are high in protein and the amino acids needed for collagen synthesis.

6. Milk

Some people have noticed positive changes in their skin after giving up dairy. Others, however, did not see any significant difference. The impact of milk on the aging process depends on the body of each person. For some people, dairy can increase the inflammatory response in the body and lead to oxidative stress. Oxidative stress is one of the main causes of premature aging. A diet low in milk and dairy products can protect the skin from the risk of wrinkles.

7. Soft drinks, energy drinks

The more you use soft drinks and energy drinks, the faster your cells age. They have a lot of sugar. Sugar is a food source for the bacteria in the mouth. Bacteria that consume sugar also produce acids that erode tooth enamel and cause tooth decay. Other disadvantages of excessive soft drink consumption include weight gain and risk of stroke and dementia...

8. Alcohol and caffeinated beverages

Caffeine has a diuretic effect. The result is dehydration. When possible, due to lack of water, your skin will stop releasing toxins, which in turn makes your skin more susceptible to dryness, psoriasis and the formation of wrinkles. Alcohol can cause a host of skin problems, like puffiness, redness, loss of collagen, and wrinkles. Alcohol depletes nutrients, hydration, and vitamin A levels in your body, all of which have a direct impact on wrinkles. Vitamin A is very important for new cell growth and collagen production, ensuring skin elasticity and preventing wrinkles.

9. Barbecue

Barbecue is one of the foods that make you age prematurely. Baked goods are high in fat, which causes atherosclerosis and increases the risk of stroke. They are also high in sugar, which can cause diabetes, high blood pressure and tooth decay. Grilling meat at high temperatures can also change ingredients in food, producing metabolites that can promote inflammatory responses, thereby increasing the risk of diseases such as arthritis, depression, Alzheimer's and some cancers.

10. Food cooked at high temperature

Some oils are high in polyunsaturated, polyunsaturated fatty acids such as corn or sunflower oils. They can create harmful free radicals and can increase inflammation levels in the body. If you fry or use high heat daily to process foods rich in fatty acids, the risk of free radicals is higher. However, that does not mean that all oils are harmful to health. When it comes to wrinkle prevention, choose monounsaturated fats to help keep skin hydrated. You can exchange vegetable oil for olive oil. Olive oil is rich in antioxidants, vitamin E, phytosterols and reduces inflammation.

11. Rice cakes

Although rice cakes are often thought of as a seemingly good snack, this is not true for the skin. Rice cakes have a high glycemic index and can cause blood sugar spikes. Elevated blood sugar contributes to accelerated aging and can cause more wrinkles.
Above is a list of foods that can make you age prematurely. However, that doesn't mean you can't eat any of the foods on the list above. It is important that you build a scientific and balanced diet, do not get too caught up in unhealthy products.

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References: wedmd.com, healthline.com