3 Anti-Aging Foods Selected by a Registered Dietitian: Care from Within with Items You Can Buy at the Supermarket Today
As you age, are you concerned about dull or dry skin?
Even if you try expensive cosmetics or supplements, you might not see much change.
Actually, the cause might be in your diet.
As a registered dietitian, I have provided dietary guidance at modeling agencies and beauty salons.
Having been a model myself, I know the era when "my skin was my work tool."
What I became convinced of through that experience is that the foundation of your skin is built by
your daily diet rather than external care.
This time, I will introduce just three aging care* foods that I actually continue to eat.
There is nothing difficult about it. These are all items you can buy at the supermarket today.
1. Avocado
Avocado is known as the "butter of the forest." It is
rich in Vitamin E, which prevents oxidation and supports age-appropriate aging care*.
✦ What I, in my 50s, have experienced
Honestly, it is more of a "gradual" feeling than a dramatic change.
When I ask people at beauty salons who are worried about dry skin about their diet, they are often deficient in Vitamin E.
Avocado is an excellent source for replenishing that, and I consciously incorporate it myself.
It is one of the foods I recommend by saying, "Before special supplements, try avocado first."
[How to eat]
• Just put it on a salad
• Mix it with natto and put it on rice
• Eat it when it is easy for you, without forcing it
2. Salmon
Salmon contains astaxanthin. It is a powerful antioxidant component that
supports skin firmness and elasticity. It is also rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which help maintain moisture from within. It is a strong ally during seasons when you are concerned about dryness.
✦ What I, in my 50s, have experienced
Since I started eating it about twice a week, my skin has felt more supple for longer.
[How to eat]
• Sashimi or sushi is fine
• Grilled fish is also good
• Canned salmon is also effective
3. Tomato
The lycopene in tomatoes helps with self-care against UV damage.
Eating them raw is fine, but heating them significantly increases the absorption rate of lycopene. Dishes using canned tomatoes are recommended.
✦ What I, in my 50s, have experienced
By incorporating them every day, I feel that my skin tone has become brighter.
[How to eat]
• Use canned tomatoes for soups or stews (recommended!)
• Eat them raw in salads
• A small amount every day (about 2-3 cherry tomatoes) is enough
Summary
1. Avocado → For those concerned about dryness and aging, or who want to maintain a youthful appearance
2. Salmon → For those who want to maintain firmness and moisture
3. Tomato → For those concerned about UV damage
You don't have to do all three.
Start with just one, starting today, and give it a try.
Consistency is the best form of aging care*.
Just by changing your diet a little, your skin will respond.
Let's become beautiful from the inside out together.
*Aging care refers to skincare appropriate for your age.
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