Longevity research has highlighted several longevity pillars in our everyday environment that contribute to an increased lifespan and healthspan. The pillars are areas in which biological age can be influenced, to feel and appear youthful for longer. As it is the start of a new year, you may be focusing on healthy habits to become the best you. Our longevity pillar blog series will help you with that. Next up: nutrition.
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Nutrition
After the indulgence of Christmas, you may be prioritising nutrition in the New Year, as many individuals are. This is an excellent decision when trying to improve your skin and overall health. Poor nutrition can have a variety of negative effects, including:
- Low Energy: food is fuel. If you are not giving your body the nutrients it needs with a healthy, balanced diet, you may experience crashes in your blood sugar, leaving you feeling lethargic.
- Weakened Immune System: without proper nutrients, your immune system may be less able to fight off illness.
- Distrupted Sleep: foods that are high in fat or caffeine can disrupt your sleep, and disrupted sleep can increase your appetite, a cycle that can be hard to break.
- Low Mood: sugary foods can cause energy crashes, as described above, which in turn can affect your mood.
How Does Nutrition Affect Overall Skin Health?
The skin is the body’s largest organ, and diet significantly contributes to how it looks and feels. The foods that you consume everyday make up the building blocks of your skin. A healthy, balanced diet ensures that the skin receives the ingredients needed to remain soft, smooth and plumped. A lack of nutritious ingredients can cause inflammation, with symptoms such as redness, puffiness and breakouts appearing on the skin. The key takeaway: nourishing your body with healthy food can promote better skin health.
Longevity & Nutrition
A few small changes are all that is necessary for you to begin eating for longevity. Minimising processed foods and eating more whole foods (fruits, vegetables, wholegrains, nuts, legumes etc.) will enhance the health of your skin and reduce the risk of disease. This is because these foods are natural sources of antioxidants, vitamins, minerals and fibre, each of which contributes to overall health.
Microbes
Recent research has evidenced there is more to nutrition and diet than meets the eye. Microbes within the body (and on the skin!) require their own unique diet to provide vital functions and ensure our bodies are balanced and thriving. These microbes help with digestion, boost our immune systems, and even impact our skin’s appearance.
Gut Microbiome & Skin Health
The connection between your gut and skin might not be obvious, but there’s a growing body of research suggesting that what happens in your digestive system has a direct impact on your skin health. This relationship is referred to as the gut-skin axis, and illustrates the powerful connection between the bacteria in your gut (the microbiome) and various skin conditions, such as acne, eczema and even premature ageing. Find out more in our previous blog: “How Your Gut Microbiome Affects Your Skin Health.”