Time, sunlight, and gravity can take a toll on your face. Over time, collagen, a protein in skin, bones, and muscles, breaks down. You get out of bed one morning, look in the mirror, and wonder “What happened to my firm skin?”
Something you can do to promote collagen production is change your diet. Here are some foods to add to your diet to encourage collagen production.
Face Firming Foods:
- Water rich vegetables like cucumber and celery promote collagen growth by adding sulfur to the diet.
- Fish has omega 3 fatty acids which create stronger cells.
- Soy products, such as soymilk and tofu, contain anti-aging antioxidants.
- Red vegetables like tomatoes, peppers and beets help to protect against sun damage.
- Dark green vegetables like spinach and kale add Vitamin C and help to protect against free radicals.
- Berries such as blackberries and raspberries also fight free radicals.
- White tea blocks enzymes that can break down collagen.
- Orange vegetables like carrots and sweet potatoes contain Vitamin A which regenerates damaged collagen.
These foods are not just great for firming your face; they’re also beneficial to the rest of the body. If you’re looking for immediate wrinkle relief, schedule a consultation with Dr. Keith LaFerriere or Dr. Matthew Kienstra today.
