Top 10 Foods & Drink That Makes You Look Older - Part [2,2]

6. Simple Carbs

Foods like white bread and pasta have a high glycemic index, which inflames skin and produces reactive oxygen species. Those break down collagen, which keeps skin strong, and elastin, which keeps skin supple, resulting in less vibrancy and plumpness. When you're craving carbs, choose complex ones, like whole grains, recommends Dr. Day. She explains that the body processes these foods more slowly than simple carbs, so there's no insulin spike to which skin would react.

7. Spicy Foods

Hot peppers can be great for your metabolism, but bad for some people's skin. Dr. Waldorf says spicy foods can dilate blood vessels in those who are rosacea-prone or going through menopause. "Those capillaries make the skin look less clear and youthful," says Dr. Waldorf. According to theUniversity of Maryland Medical Center, avoiding spicy foods can keep rosacea sufferers looking young. But if you don't have a history of the condition and aren't menopausal, the flush that spicy foods can bring on is likely to be mild and temporary.

8. Hot Dogs and Cold Cuts

The sulfites that preserve these meats can age you. "They're known to be a pro-inflammatory," triggering rosacea and causing skin to look ruddy and sallow, says Dr. Day. Look for meats that don't contain sulfites, and make sandwiches with tofu and legumes for the protein punch without the aging elements.

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9. Soda

This fizzy drink isn't kind to your teeth or your skin, says Brewer. Soda is highly acidic and wears away tooth enamel, making teeth more susceptible to decay. And a less-than-shiny smile can make your whole face look haggard. But that's not all: Brewer says that soda's high sodium levels age skin. In addition, soda drinkers may be dehydrated because they're more likely to reach for the sweet stuff than water, causing puffiness and dull skin. Skip both diet and regular sodas and opt for fruit-infused water when you want a flavored drink.

10. Trans Fats

These manufactured fats, found in processed eats like fast foods and margarine, make you look older because they clog arteries. This takes away elasticity from skin because water can't get through, says Brewer. But don't cut out fat entirely. Natural monounsaturated fats, like those in olive oil and coconut oil, are rich in vitamin E, which helps stabilize cellular walls and protect against oxidation and free radicals that age skin, says Brewer.

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