7 Anti-Aging Foods to Add to Your Diet

Studies show that eating avocados may positively impact skin appearance and elasticity. "The dietary quality of the foods you're getting your fats from really matters," Dr. Zhaoping Li, chief of the division of clinical nutrition at UCLA, told UCLA Health.

Avocados

Dark chocolate contains flavanols shown to fight age-related cell damage and help improve blood flow. "Improved blood flow means protection from heart disease,"

Dark Chocolate

Blueberries are teeming with anthocyanins, a natural antioxidant with potent anti-aging qualities.

Blueberries

Oily fish such as salmon and sardines is one of the healthiest foods you can have thanks to the omega-3 acids.

Oily Fish

Curcumin, the active compound in turmeric, has serious anti-aging properties. "Curcumin has many biological activities, not all of which are understood,

Turmeric

Green tea is full of anti-aging compounds such as polyphenols. "Polyphenols are the chemicals in the tea plant that protect it from disease and bacterial invasion

Green Tea

Citrus fruits are rich in vitamin C, which help lower inflammation and promote a more youthful appearance.

Citrus Fruits

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