As we get older, we tend to miss the youthful days of boundless energy and baby-like skin. We cannot remain youthful forever. However, we can slow down the aging process by opting for healthy habits. Choosing the right food and lifestyle is beneficial not only for your skin but also for overall physical, emotional, and mental health.  If you want to feel young and energetic both inside and out, try to adopt simple yet truly beneficial habits.

Beauty Sleep

The key to beautiful skin is 7 hours of good night sleep. Deep sleep has been linked to cell and tissue repair, so getting a good night's sleep can give your skin an extra boost. Collagen, which helps in preventing wrinkle appearance, is built when you're asleep. Maintaining a regular schedule of 7 hours of sleep also boosts your immune system, which fights off diseases.

As per a study done by UCLA, researchers discovered that an insufficient cycle of no sleep, meaning consistent sleep less than 7 hours is responsible for the early aging process and several other neurological and heart ailments. The reports also stated that due to lack of sleep, the cells of older adults start to age quicker.

Eliminating Sugar

We all want to look young, don't we? Unfortunately, the juice you had in the morning or the dessert you had after dinner may do the opposite. Consumption of excess sugar ages us both internally and externally. The fructose and glucose content of sugar accelerates the aging process by seven times. Skin is made of collagen and elastin, which makes our skin soft and glowy. Due to the excess consumption of sugar, the collagen-building process gets hampered, resulting in a loss of elasticity of the skin.

In the following ways, sugar takes a toll on our body

• Increased Acne
• Appearance of Wrinkles
• Sagging Neck and Chin
• Development of Dark Spots
• Slower Healing of Cuts, Scraps, etc.
• Fatigue
• Anxiety
• Weakened Immune System
• Diabetes
• Heart Ailments

Eating Healthy

When we fuel our body with superfoods, loaded with antioxidants, healthy fats, water, and essential nutrients, our body starts appreciating this by showing beautiful results in our skin and overall health.

The following list of superfoods are beneficial in slowing down the aging process

• Watercress

This leafy green vegetable is dense in nutrients and is an excellent source of calcium, potassium, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, and vitamins A, C, K, B-1, and B-2.

Watercress acts as an internal skin antiseptic and increases the circulation and delivery of minerals to the body's cells, which enhances the oxygenation of the skin. Vitamins A and C help by keeping away fine lines and wrinkles.

• Red Bell Pepper

Red bell peppers are stuffed with antioxidants, which is a supreme agent for anti-aging. Moreover, the pepper is also loaded with vitamin C – which accelerates the process of collagen production. The carotenoid elements in the peppers have anti-inflammatory properties that help protect skin from sun damage, pollution, and environmental toxins.

• Papaya

This sweet delicious superfood is rich in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants that help improve skin elasticity and reduce the appearances of fine lines and wrinkles. Some nutritional values include vitamin A, C K and E, calcium, potassium, magnesium, phosphorus, and B vitamins.

Papaya is rich in antioxidants that help in flushing out toxins and slows down the aging process. Papaya also contains an enzyme called Papain, which additionally works as an anti-aging element. Eating papaya or exfoliating skin with Papain rich scrubs may help your body shed dead skin cells, leaving a glowing skin.

• Nuts

Many nuts like almonds, walnuts, pistachios reduce the risk of heart diseases and type 2 diabetes. Almonds are a great source of vitamin-E, which may help repair skin tissue, protect skin against sun damage, and retain moisture. Walnuts are loaded with anti-inflammatory benefits and omega-3 fatty acids.

More Natural Healing offers a wide range of best anti-aging supplements loaded with all-natural vitamins, minerals, and other rich nutritional values.

Exercising Regularly

Following a routine of physical exercise for at least 60 minutes every day helps to prevent early aging and overall physical and mental health. Exercising helps in slowing cell aging.

The telomeres caps at the end of chromosomes that control aging. According to studies, telomeres become shorter as you age. However, regular physical activity helps in lengthening telomeres.

Protecting Yourself from Sun Damage

Whether we like it or not, everyone shows signs of aging as we get older. We can't stop the aging process. However, by using the right products and restricting exposure to direct sunlight, we can avoid the appearance of wrinkles and saggy skin. According to a study, 90% of skin aging is due to exposure to ultraviolet radiation from the sunlight.

On the good side, this type of aging can be prevented with the best natural anti-aging skincare products offered by More Natural Healing.

Our Takeaway

Every phase of life should be lived and cherished beautifully. Age is about how you feel, so if you feel energetic and healthy, you're already doing great. Choosing the right lifestyle will help you lead a happy and healthy life.

Our blog post is a collaborative effort by the founders of More Natural Healing in conjunction with Editors of Renewed Health Alliance, and our board of advisors including doctors, herbalists, and experts in using natural herbs and supplements to enhance our daily lives. We only provide information that has been researched, validated, and vetted for our posts and includes validation from experts in the herbal community.  A person of interest on our team is:

Cindy Burrows, B.S., M.T., Herbalist, and Nutritional Health Consultant. Cindy helps individuals start health programs to improve their life, wellness, and happiness. She is a speaker, writer, and entrepreneur of several businesses. Cindy is a contributing writer and blogger for More Natural Healing & Renewed Health Alliance