Eat the Years Away

#15 Pomegranates

Full of polyphenol antioxidants, pomegranates help fight free radicals. And like the color of the ruby red fruit, they help regulate blood flow which gives skin it's nice rosy color. A glass of pomegranate juice will give these benefits but it can also be applied topically to help smooth fine lines and give skin a moisturized glow.

#14 Peppers

Green and yellow peppers can help to prevent wrinkles and crows feet. Studies have shown that the carotenoids found in yellow and orange peppers can decrease the skin's sensitivity to sun exposure and loss of elasticity.

#13 Sunflower Seeds

Sunflower seeds are packed with vitamin E. This can keep your skin looking radiant, even after sun exposure so next time you're going to catch some rays, bring some sunflower seeds with you!

#12 Kidney Beans

Kidney beans are high in zinc. In recent studies, there has been a connection between low zinc levels and skin blemishes such as pimples. Some studies have shown that zinc may be even more effective against acne than antibiotics.

#11 Oatmeal

Oatmeal takes a while to break down in your body, keeping your blood sugar regulated and preventing your body from elevating its level of androgens -- a hormone that contributes to wrinkles. Oats also have healing properties for the skin. For best results, eat steel-cut oatmeal, which gives all of the vitamins that are usually taken out of the instant brands by over-processing.

#10 Tomatoes

Tomatoes are high in lycopene, which decreases the risk of sunburns and helps the skin produce more collagen. Eating tomatoes may also lower the risk of heart disease so next time, keep the tomatoes in your salad and on your burger.

#9 Romaine Lettuce

Ever wonder why you feel so good after eating a green salad? By eating just six leaves of romaine lettuce, you are consuming just over your daily requirement for vitamin A. This increases cell turnover and gives skin a boost of oxygen and circulation improving nutrients.

#8 Strawberries

A cup of strawberries has about 130% of your daily need for vitamin C. This increases the production of collagen to keep skin smooth, reduce the appearance of fine lines and eliminate problems with dry skin. Studies show that it may also help lower the risk of certain types of cancer.

#7 Apples

Apples contain a lot of antioxidants including quercetin which can be found in the peel. It gives protection from sun rays that can cause skin cancer. By eating just two apples each week, you can also reduce the risk of dying from heart disease by about 15% in just one year.

#6 Soy

Soy helps reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles because the antioxidants found in it improve skin firmness.

#5 Eggs

Eggs are a protein-rich food that give you potent antioxidants. The antioxidants found in eggs gives your skin more than 4 times the protection against UV damage than normal. In addition to making a great firming mask when applied topically to the face, the benefits list of eggs is almost endless.

#4 Almonds

By eating about a handful of almonds each day, you are giving your body more vitamin E, a crucial antioxidant when it comes to skin health. In addition to gorgeous skin, eating almonds at least two times each week may help you keep weight off.

#3 Walnuts

Walnuts hold alpha-linolenic acid which is an omega-3 fat that helps lubricate the layer of skin that keeps it moist. Just a 1/2 ounce serving gives you all of your daily recommended serving of ALA. Studies show that eating walnuts around dinnertime can also help you get better beauty sleep!

#2 Dark Chocolate

Dark chocolate is high in flavonoids which can rejuvenate your complexion and give you smoother, softer, hydrated skin. It can also increase the blood flow to the brain for up to 2 hours after consuming. Some even suggest that may reduce the risk of dementia later in life.

#1 Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Because of the essential fatty acids in evoo, it can help protect the skin from UV damage and causes the cell membranes to hold in moisture. Consume at least a tablespoon of it each day for beautiful skin. You can also apply it topically as a moisturizer for skin or hair.