Eat for Your Skin: Vitamin C Fights Wrinkles


Updated 04/15/09 10:25 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 7 comments

Eat for Your Skin:  Vitamin C Fights Wrinkles

We have all heard that an apple a day keeps the doctor away, but a new study reveals that an orange a day may keep the wrinkles away. Yep. Eating foods rich in vitamin C, not taking supplements, seems to help prevent wrinkles. Researchers also found that diets high in linoleic acid, found in both omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, promoted younger looking skin by reducing dryness and thinning. Read more

Forget the Fountain of Youth, the Secret Is in Your Diet


Updated 07/15/11 8:11 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Anti-Aging Foods to Look Young

There's probably no better road map to aging than the face. A wrinkle here, a sunspot there — all signs that we're growing up. Let's be real; there's no magic cure for wrinkles and the other effects of aging, but there are preventive measures to take that don't involve fancy creams or weekly visits to the esthetician. Wrinkles, dry skin, and sun spots, all common signs of aging; find out which Read more

What's the Diff: Omega-3s vs. Omega-6s


Updated 10/14/11 11:49 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 3 comments

The Difference Between Omega-3s and Omega-6s

Omegas are all the buzz right now, and it seems like everywhere you turn, new foods are being enhanced with this essential fatty acid, or labeled as an excellent source. What people don't know is that there are different types of omegas, and eating too much of one kind can actually be harmful to your body. Omega-3s are found in flax seeds, walnuts, cod liver oil, and fatty fish like mackerel, Read more