No one can avoid aging. Still, many people invest time and effort to maintain their youth as much as possible. One of the main factors influencing aging is diet.

 

Experts say, "Rather than looking for medicines that prevent aging, it is more important to avoid foods that cause premature aging." Based on information from American health and medical media outlets such as WebMD, a list of aging-promoting foods to avoid has been compiled.

 

Margarine = The skin is the largest organ in the body, and all the foods we consume affect the skin. Most margarine, especially solid margarine, contains trans fats. These increase bad cholesterol (LDL), decrease good cholesterol (HDL), and cause inflammation throughout the body. Inflammation is associated with heart disease and stroke, and these diseases lead to an aged appearance.

Spicy foods=Spicy foods can dilate blood vessels and even cause damage. Red nose, commonly seen after menopause, also known as rosacea, can worsen when consuming spicy foods. Additionally, spicy foods raise body temperature, causing sweating. When sweat mixes with bacteria on the skin, it can lead to rashes and spots on the skin.

 

Carbonated drinks and energy drinks = The more you consume high-calorie carbonated and energy drinks loaded with sugar, the faster your body's cells age. When sugar combines with bacteria in the mouth, it erodes tooth enamel and forms acids that cause cavities. Other disadvantages include weight gain and increased risks of stroke and dementia.

 

If you have experienced a dry mouth in the morning after drinking alcohol, you will know that alcohol causes dehydration. This significantly affects the skin, which is composed of 63% water. Even if you drink water after drinking alcohol, your body prioritizes supplying moisture to other organs before the skin. When there is a lack of moisture, the skin becomes dry and wrinkles form more easily.

 

Processed meats = bacon, sausages, ham, and other processed meats undergo preservation processes such as smoking and salting. Sodium and chemical preservatives cause inflammation that damages the body inside and out. A slight inflammation can aid cell healing, but severe inflammation can lead to heart disease, stroke, and diabetes.

 

Fried foods = All foods fried in oil promote reactive oxygen species or unstable molecules in cells. This damages other molecules and leads to skin aging.

 

Cookies and cakes contain a lot of fats that can clog arteries. They also use a lot of sugar. The more inflammation there is, the higher the risk of arthritis, depression, Alzheimer's, and certain types of cancer.

 

Charred meat = When meat is fried or grilled at high temperatures, it produces advanced glycation end products (AGEs). When a lot of AGEs are formed in charred meat, the body becomes prone to inflammation, which can lead to heart disease and diabetes.

Caffeinated beverages = Caffeine is a diuretic that stimulates the urge to urinate and can cause dehydration. When water is lacking, the skin stops detoxifying. As a result, the skin becomes dry and may develop psoriasis and wrinkles.

 

High-fructose corn syrup, a chemical cousin of sugar, is used in soft drinks and fruit beverages. Although it has many health disadvantages, it particularly reduces the ability of copper, which helps form collagen and elastin that keep the skin healthy.

 

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The most among many foods

What kind of food are you eating?

 

I think it's spicy food.

 

I have liked spicy food since I was young.

You always prefer spicy food.

 

Spicy food causes blood vessel dilation, which is quite scary.