Try this Anti- Aging Smoothie!

 Its full of Vitamin C which aids in the production of collagen, Vitamin E which protects cell membranes against UV radiation damage, Beta-Carotene which is involved in the growth and repair of body tissues and great for your complexion; and Omega-3 fats which are protective barriers for your skin that allow water and nutrients in and keep toxins out.

INGREDIENTS

•  2 cold oranges, peeled and cut into sections.
• 1/2 chopped mango, cold
• 1/2 cup sliced frozen (unsweetened) strawberries
• 1 medium carrot, peeled, shredded
• 1/2 cup plain, non-fat yogurt, chilled 
• 2 tablespoons wheat germ
• 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon granulated sugar  

DIRECTIONS

Place all ingredients in a blender or food processor and blend until smooth.  

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Tip for Aging: Avoid Excess Sugar

Sugar can attach itself to collagen in a process called "glycation," making the skin stiff and inflexible. Losing this elastic resilience of young skin will give you deep wrinkles and make you look old.

It’s not just candy bars and chocolate cake that have high amounts of sugar but also the white stuff such as potatoes, pasta and rice which rapids converts into sugar almost as much as 3 chocolate bars. Opt for whole wheat bread and wild rice.

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It all starts from within.

A healthy diet along with a good skin care regimen can produce amazing results.

Eating healthy foods accompanied with regular photorejuvenationtherapy will result in more drastic, beautiful changes in your appearance. Your skin will be brighter, youthful and you will look and feel healthy and rejuvenated!

*Green Tea- Protects against free radical damage to the skin. Free radicals cause oxidative damage, which promotes aging. Green tea is rich in vitamin E, which repairs skin. Also, catechin in green tea is a very strong antioxidant.

*Spinach- Packed with an antioxidant called lutein which boosts skin hydration and elasticity, fighting wrinkles. Very high in antioxidants.

*Shitake Mushrooms- Contain kojic acid which prevents the formation of melanin, or pigment, in skin, resulting in a brighter, more even complexion. Kojic acid also has an astringent quality that temporarily tightens the skin.

*Turkey- Contains a protein called carnosine that slows down the cross-linking process in the skin.

*Beans- They help your body create hyaluronic acid which plumps and smoothes the skin.

*Acai berries- Ten times the antioxidants of red grapes, two times the antioxidants of blueberries acai is the highest antioxidant-content fruit in the world. It helps fights off cellular mutation, reducing free radicals' abilities to cause premature aging. Known for their anti-inflammatory properties, flavanoids act as astringents, contracting and tightening tissues to reduce wrinkles and acne.

*Walnuts- Walnuts oils contain linoleic acid, which helps to maintain the skin's structure, keeping it watertight and well hydrated.

*Salmon- It helps reverse skin aging by inhibiting inflammation. Salmon helps protect the skin from photo-aging. Salmon as well as ground flaxseed contain the highest levels of omega-3. The more omega-3 you eat, the plumper your skin cells will get.

*Carrots- Contain Beta-Carotene, well known for its anti-oxidant and anti-aging properties. Over time eating carrots helps create a barrier that helps protect skin from UV rays.

*Pomegranate- Extracts of pomegranate are thought to exert their positive effects on skin aging by extending the life of fibroblasts, the cells responsible for producing collagen and elastin.