Looking Younger and Feeling Fine

March 31, 2010 by amber  
Filed under Tips & Secrets

There are many ways to look younger, so do not be discouraged as you approach your next birthday. From your diet to your make-up the choices are endless. In addition, most of these choices are pretty inexpensive.

Experts have suggested that the best way to stay young and healthy is to have a balanced diet with exercise, find the right beauty products and protect your body from sun damage.

Balanced Diet and Exercise

Keep in mind that your skin is not the only organ that ages. Your internal body is also aging, but with the wrong diet and no exercise, it might age faster. Having a balanced diet with exercise is the only to reduce the aging process by a few years. There are many older men and women who live healthy and appear way younger than they really are. This is proof that you should eat healthy and live healthy. In addition, it is important to get regular check-ups at the doctor’s office as you become older. It is better to prevent any problem than ignore it.

è Diet

Research has shown that olive oil, leafy greens, whole grains, nuts, fruits, fish, red wine and tomatoes are required in your balanced diet. Stop or reduce fatty foods that contain too much sugar. Instead of picking up that milk chocolate, opt for dark chocolate instead. Furthermore, multi-vitamins with chromium are recommended by many dieticians that aid in your body looking younger. Another important part of your diet should include fish. Fish contains omega-3 that is useful for reducing the aging process.

è Exercise

Dieticians recommend that you should exercise for at least 10 minutes a day. However, it is best to aim for 30-60 minutes. Make sure that you include short bursts of intense training during this routine to help with your cardiovascular system and burn more calories. You BMI does depend on your height, but the average normal range is about 18.5 – 24.9.

è Check-Ups

You do not need to go to the doctor’s everyday for a check-up, but once in 6 – 8 months is quite normal. It is always better to detect a problem early than late. Make sure that you get a subclass cholesterol test and a CRP test during these check-ups. Cholesterol and blood pressure are one of the most essential problems to keep an eye on.

Finding the Right Beauty Products to Look Younger

One of the best ways to hide your age is make-up. It is better than invasive treatments and far less expensive. Make sure you go for high-quality products and products that are suited for your skin types. Having the wrong product for your skin type can either cause a bad allergic reaction or just not improve your appearance.

Opt for liquid foundations rather than matte foundations. Liquid foundations plump up your face and add a beautiful glow. Matter foundations, on the other hand, tend to make your skin look dry and lines all your wrinkles rather than hiding them. Another essential tip is the application of lip care. Always make sure your lips are hydrated. Dry skin always adds years onto your skin. Go for glosses rather than matte lipsticks as they plump up your lips and make them pout. Furthermore, one of the most essential tips is to protect your skin from too much exposure to the sun.

Get Out that Sunblock

One of the main factors that increase the process of aging is too much exposure to the sun. Too much sun can cause free radicals that are responsible for aging. Protecting your skin from the sun is vital from the time you are in your youth. However, if you cannot possibly resist the temptation to lounge in the sun once in a while make sure you use plenty of sunblock. Choose the right sunblock for your weather as having too weak of a sunblock will not give you the adequate protection.

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