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Why Eating This Salty Breakfast Could Be Aging You So Much Faster, According To Dermatologists

October 13, 2021 by Robyn Turk
shefinds | beauty

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We all know the importance of eating a healthy breakfast. Starting your day off with a nutrient-rich meal can be beneficial to your metabolism so you feel more energized throughout the day, and can even help support weight-loss.

To most people, a healthy breakfast entails avoiding carb-heavy or sugary foods – like cereals or breakfast pastries. But according to dermatologists, one popular and seemingly healthy breakfast food can actually cause your skin to age prematurely because it is loaded in salt.

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Scrambled eggs seem like the perfect breakfast. Eggs are loaded with protein, iron vitamin D and minerals - plus they're low in fat and carbs. Many people opt to make scrambled eggs in the mornings because it is very simple and quick to prepare.

But the thing about scrambled eggs is that they often require a hefty amount of seasoning to be enjoyable, which is where they can become a detriment to your skincare routine.

If you're putting a lot of salt on your eggs, there's a good chance you're also noticing signs of aging on your skin...

salty scrambled eggs worst high sodium breakfast anti aging skincare

Too much salt can dehydrate your skin, making it less able to repair itself from damages and worsening the appearance of dark spots and wrinkles. Salt can even speed up the aging process on your skin,

"Sodium increases inflammation and also causes water retention, which can make your skin puffy and give an aged appearance," Dr. Paul Jarrod Frank explained to SheFinds previously.

Take a close look at how you prepare scrambled eggs. If you're adding a lot of salty ingredients like cheese or bacon, plus over-seasoning the meal with extra salt, you may be harming your skin.

Author:

Robyn Turk is a style and beauty writer, contributing to the SheFinds team. Her work has appeared in StyleCaster, Business Insider, Refinery29, DailyMail and others.

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