Dr. Zenji Makita recommends adding salmon, avocado, tomatoes or green tea to your daily menu to slow down the aging process.
Dr. Zenji Makita, a famous nutritionist in Japan, has spent many years researching the diet of people over 100 years old in the land of the rising sun. He pointed out some foods rich in nutrients and antioxidants that not only help brighten the skin but also slow down the aging process from the inside.
1. Salmon
Salmon is rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which help maintain skin moisture and elasticity, reducing dryness and flaking. In addition, omega-3 also helps soothe skin inflammation, reduce acne, and give you bright, healthy, and even-toned skin.
2. Citrus fruits
Oranges, lemons, grapefruits, tangerines... are rich in vitamin C - a powerful antioxidant that helps neutralize harmful free radicals, stimulate collagen production, reduce dark spots, and brighten skin from within. Drinking a glass of orange juice every day or adding citrus fruits to your snacks is a simple and effective way.
3. Avocado
Avocado contains a lot of vitamin E and unsaturated fats that are good for the skin. Vitamin E helps to fight oxidation, protect skin cells from the harmful effects of sunlight and the environment, and reduce the formation of wrinkles. Avocado also provides natural moisture, helping the skin to be smooth and rosy.
4. Tomato
Tomatoes are rich in lycopene - a powerful antioxidant that helps reduce the effects of UV rays and slow down the aging process of the skin. Eating raw, cooked or juiced tomatoes is very good for the skin. Some studies show that lycopene works best when cooked with a little vegetable oil.
5. Nuts
Almonds, walnuts, chia seeds... contain a lot of vitamin E, omega-3 and essential minerals that help fight aging, retain moisture and naturally brighten the skin. Just a small handful of nuts a day, you have helped your skin become more healthy and beautiful.
6. Green tea
Green tea contains a lot of catechins - antioxidants that help fight free radicals, slow down the aging process of the skin, reduce dark spots and improve skin pigmentation. Drinking green tea regularly also helps detoxify the body, effectively supporting acne reduction.
7. Yogurt
Yogurt is rich in probiotics, which helps balance the intestinal microflora, thereby improving acne and dull skin. In addition, yogurt also contains vitamins B2, B12 and zinc to nourish the skin from within.
Dr. Zenji Makita is a famous medical expert in Japan, especially in the field of diabetes treatment and research. He is currently the director of AGE Makita Clinic in Tokyo. He studied and researched at Rockefeller University, USA. He is the author of many best-selling books on nutrition and health in Japan. One of his outstanding works is Doctor-Led Diet - the most powerful textbook, ranked fifth in the top best-selling books of 2018 in Japan.