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How you age is not just a matter of your genes. Your skin is pretty much a reflection of your lifestyle, which, in turn, is all about how you eat, drink and live. If you are moaning and groaning over why your skin is suddenly looking dull, lifeless, tired or just old, check if you haven’t committed one or more of the seven deadly skin sins.

  1. DEHYDRATION

Are you getting enough water? Dehydration could be the reason why you look older than you are, and wrinkled. Lack of this wonderfully replenishing lifesaver dries out your skin -your body’s largest organ -and dry skin is more susceptible to wrinkling than hydrated skin. You need about 8-12 glasses or about 2-3 litres of water a day. It will help you slow down, or even reverse, the aging process.

  1. FOODS HIGH IN SUGAR AND FAT

You see the effects of oxidation all around you ­ the rotting of fruit is the best example. When oxygen in the air comes in contact with the fruit, it slowly turns brown and eventually rots. Oxidation, while occurring naturally outside the body, is harmful if it occurs inside your body. Inside, the process of oxidation releases `free radicals’ that slowly damage organs, including the skin, aging it. Certain things we eat and drink, like fried or sugary foods,  are oxidants. Antioxidant foods (green teas, fresh fruits and vegetables) reverse the oxidation process.

  1. CAFFEINE

Caffeine, found in teas, coffees, cola drinks etc., cause oxidative stress and are also dehydrating. They leave you more  thirsty than when you started.

  1. ALCOHOL

Like caffeine, alcohol is the ultimate aging double whammy ­ it is high in sugar, which causes oxidative stress, and dehydration. Alcohol strips your skin of nourishment.

  1. SMOKING

Vitamin C is an excellent antioxidant, and is also known as a free radical scavenger. Smoking depletes your body’s quota of Vitamin C, and adds even more free radicals, fast-tracking the aging process. Add leafy greens and citrus fruits in your diet. Quit smoking.

  1. NO VEGETABLE JUICE

Vegetable juices are fantastic antioxidants that brim with nourishing and healing properties. In a mixer, not a juicer, blend the juice of three raw vegetables. Add about half the pulp back to the glass, some water and season to taste. Drink up daily to look younger.

  1. SLEEP DEPRIVATION

Sleep is when your skin repairs itself.

If you are not clocking enough sleep hours, you may be aging ahead of your time. There’s a reason it’s call `beauty sleep’.

Now, the good news. All of the above are self-in ducked, lifestyle choices, old habits that can be broken. It doesn’t matter how old you are, the power to look young, fresh and healthy is more in your K hands than you think

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Get your new-age beauty fix with Zespri’s SunGold Kiwifruit. Ten years in the making and now in India, this fruit has abundant beauty benefits that will leave you feeling beautiful both inside and out. A delicious snack and an exotic addition to your dishes, this fruit is an integral part of a healthy diet as well as your skin care and beauty regime.
Says nutritionist Pooja Makhija, “The Zespri SunGold Kiwifruit is great for skin and hair, and infuses vigour and vitality in the day. The fruit works wonders for people of any age trying to lose weight and adapt to a fitter lifestyle. Kiwifruit has three times the vitamin C of an orange and having just one everyday can fulfill 100% of your daily vitamin C needs. So, brush away the sluggishness and add that natural flush to your face by having a kiwifruit today.“

When compared to other fruits, the cost of 1kg imported apples is `200 to 250, which makes it roughly five apples at `40 to 50 each. On the other hand, the cost of Zespri SunGold Kiwifruit is `33 to 35 per piece, making this nutritional powerhouse value for money.

A kiwi fruit has an abundance of vitamin E, which helps build collagen that improves skin elasticity and firmness. The high vitamin E content prevents inflammatory damage from sun exposure It is a natural beauty enhancer since it is packed with antioxidants, which help prevent wrinkles, fine lines and dullness. It also slows down the ageing process and is a natural fix for pigmentation Rich in vitamin C, one of the most effective nutrients to help grow and strengthen hair, the fruit also helps maintain the integrity of nails by strengthening our skin, connective tissue, bones, and blood vessel walls The Glycaemic Index (GI) is a relative ranking of carbohydrate in foods according to how they affect blood glucose levels. A SunGold Kiwifruit has one of the lowest GI levels at 38 and is low in calories, making it an ideal choice for weight loss diets and healthy living. It is available at all major retailers and online stores.