Anti-ageing HEALTH BOOSTERS

We all know someone who looks fabulous for their age, and, while good genes play a role, the chances are they’re also doing the right things to stay youthful.

‘Tiredness, weight gain, diseases and losing our sex drive are not an inevitable consequence of getting old,’ says Dr Michael Elstein, an anti-ageing expert and physician at the Eternal Health Medical Centre in Sydney. Taking care of your mind and body in your daily routine will make a huge difference.

One of the main ways to look after yourself is to stock up on anti-ageing superfoods. Not sure what they are? Read on, for the top skin and body-boosting foods from Carla Oates, The Beauty Chef, who specialises in organic health and beauty...

DARK GREEN LEAFY VEGIES, BERRIES AND POMEGRANATES

‘These antioxidant-rich, antiinflammatory foods support collagen production and protect the skin from UV stress and free radical damage,’ Carla says.

FLAXSEEDS, SALMON, SARDINES AND CHIA

All foods rich in omega-3s moisturise and smooth the skin from the inside and are anti-inflammatory.

‘Inflammation causes all sorts of skin problems including dryness and loss of skintone, as it breaks down collagen.’

CARROTS, SEAWEED AND SWEET POTATO

‘Foods rich in beta-carotene promote cell turnover. Pair them with skin-boosting avocado, which also helps make the carotenoids more available to the skin to use.’

LACTO-FERMENTED VEGIES

Foods such as sauerkraut are rich in probiotics to help balance gut health.

‘Studies show that those with healthier gut microbiota have a healthier fatty acid profile in their skin, meaning their skin is more moisturised, hydrated and plump.’

Follow these simple fixes to help roll back the years