THE ANTI-AGEING PLATE

IN A WORLD OBSESSED WITH YOUTH, THE MOST POWERFUL TOOLS TO SLOW DOWN TIME MIGHT JUST BE ON YOUR PLATE.

- Kavita Devgan

The most hotly researched topic today is without doubt anti-ageing. Everyone’s trying to find that one elixir (lets call it superfood) that can help keep us biologically young, and if possible even help turn the clock back. But is it even possible? Can ageing be stopped, tamed? Well, it is not too complicated. There are certain basic rules that help! These are the top 5 food strategies that I am personally convinced about. Follow them, they are easy enough.

SCORE THE WHITE MAGIC

Yogurt has all the benefits of other dairy foods, plus probiotics that help add healthy bacteria to the intestines and keep the digestive tract humming along, besides boosting our immunity. Around 70 per cent of the immune system is located in the gut, so if it is sluggish, immunity can be compromised. High calcium content in it ensures that the teeth and bones stay strong too. And as yoghurt also assists in the production of collagen, the protein that acts as the ‘glue’ to bind together connective tissues and skin, it helps reduce signs of skin ageing too. Finally vitamin C, zinc and calcium in it help hold the strands of collagen protein together and keep the skin firm and youthful even as we age chronologically.

CHOOSE YOUR OILS CAREFULLY