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Why People Who Have This For Breakfast Never Age

April 13, 2021 by Merrell Readman
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Your skincare routine may be the first line of defense against aging skin, but the food you regularly consume in your diet can also have a profound effect on your complexion. Not only is food great for maintaining a healthy balance in your body, but it can also provide you with important nutrients to maintain your appearance even as you age, preserving your skin against the natural effects of time. If you’ve been religiously following a skincare routine but want to create a backup plan against aging, this is the one breakfast you should be eating regularly to save your skin.

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Whole grains have been known to provide your body with essential nutrients for weight loss, but they can also work to benefit your appearance as well. Having a big bowl of oatmeal for breakfast each morning can therefore bolster not only your energy levels, but also your complexion, fighting against signs of aging from the inside. Huffpost explains, “For years, research has shown a strong correlation between oatmeal and cholesterol reduction. Oatmeal is rich in soluble fiberthat gets rid of “bad” cholesterol. Oats also are packed with the antioxidants that do battle against cell damage. And that can help plump skin and reduce wrinkles.”

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Antioxidants are often found in your skincare serums but including them in your diet as well can help to improve the texture of your skin, fighting against fine lines and wrinkles. Reader's Digest notes, “Polyphenols in oats are antioxidants that can help slow the aging process by protecting cells from damage.” Doubling down on antioxidants can work from the inside to preserve your appearance over time, boosting the cells in your skin and preventing future damage which will allow you to appear more youthful regardless of your age.

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What you include in your bowl of oatmeal can also have a number of benefits on your skin and topping your breakfast with a handful of berries can provide even more antioxidants to your body and complexion. Healthline writes, “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.” Collagen breakdown is one of the primary reasons you will begin to look older, so giving your skin a boost will offer you that youthful glow from the inside out.

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Keeping up with a skincare routine is going to be the best way to keep signs of aging at bay but tailoring your diet to boost your appearance can also help to maintain your complexion in the long term. Oatmeal with berries in the morning is not only delicious and loaded with nutrients to help support a healthy lifestyle, but it can also allow for beautiful skin, increasing collagen production and fighting against fine lines and wrinkles so you can look your best at any age.

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Merrell Readman is an Associate Editor at SheFinds Media. When she isn't trying out new recipes and making a mess of the kitchen, she can be found covering the latest on wellness, beauty, fashion and celebrity news. You can reach Merrell at merrell@shefinds.com.

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