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The One Anti-Aging Fruit Doctors Say Everyone Should Be Eating Over 40

March 19, 2020 by Lisa Cupido
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More powerful and effective than any luxury skin cream — the right foods can have an anti-aging effect on your skin that you simply can’t replicate with a serum or moisturizer. If you are interested in adding more skin healthy (and just plain healthy) foods to your diet, it doesn’t get much better than this one. This is the one anti-aging fruit doctors say everyone should be eating over 40.

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blueberries

Sweet, small, delicious, and versatile, the number one reason why blueberries deserve a place in your fridge and bowl has everything to do with the fact that they are chockfull of antioxidants.

oatmeal

According to Healthline: “Blueberries are rich in vitamins A and C, as well as an age-defying antioxidant called anthocyanin. This is what gives blueberries their deep, beautiful blue color. These powerful antioxidants may help protect skin from damage due to the sun, stress, and pollution by moderating the inflammatory response and preventing collagen loss.”

oatmeal

Not only are blueberries the ideal food for your health and skin, but they also offer an excellent number of vitamins and minerals for stronger, more resilient hair (which tends to get weaker as we age).


According to Taste of Home: “The chemicals in blueberries stimulate the hair follicles, thereby boosting hair growth. Treat your tresses to a simple DIY blueberry hair mask: Blend together 1/4 cup of blueberries, one tablespoon of olive oil and one tablespoon of honey. Liberally apply to hair and rinse out after about 20 minutes.”

yogurt

Whether you throw a few blueberries into your oatmeal or create the ultimate skin-happy snack or meal that includes probiotic-rich Greek yogurt, blueberries are one of the best fruits to start eating now for your health, skin, and hair.

Author:

Lisa Fogarty is a lifestyle writer and reporter based in New York who covers health, wellness, relationships, sex, beauty, and parenting.

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