Aging happens to all of us, of course. There’s no way to put the brakes on it, no matter what the latest "Beauty products" may claim.But an unhealthy diet can send your aging process into overdrive, leaving you looking years older than your real age. There’s an incredible amount of evidence that says that eating junk puts your body into an inflammatory state.
Too much sugar and processed carbohydrates, poor quality Trans fats in the diet can lead to the production of what are called AGEs Advanced Glycation End products. “These are associated with a number of diseases, like heart disease and diabetes, but they also damage the collagen and fibers of your skin."
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A few examples:
- Trans fat laden - Fried potato chips and French fries, Confectionery items Keep trans fat to less than 1%of your diet
- Doughnuts and sugary pastries. They’re high in trans fats and of course they’re packed with sugar, which is also linked with inflammation. plus they produce those wrinkle-causing AGEs
- Processed Meat like Hot dogs, bacon, and pepperoni (even in your pizza toppings)They’re high in saturated fats and also contain nitrates, both of which contribute to the inflammatory process.
- Saturated Fats Cream, Cheese, Butter , Ghee, Fatty meats, chocolates and Prepared foods -Fats are no friend of your arteries.The American Heart Association suggests that you keep saturated fats from all sources to less than 7% of your daily calorie intake.
- Alcohol. Some alcohol may be good for you, but too much can absolutely age you prematurely.


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