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In short, eating an apple a day may help you look younger.
Research shows that apples contain compounds that may reduce signs of aging on the skin.
Apples are an excellent source of antioxidants that protect cells againstfree radical damage.
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These have several health benefits, including improved skin health.
Exposure to UV rays may also lead to skin cancer over time.
This process slows down as we age, leaving our skin looking less bright and elastic.
Signs of skin aging include a loss of hydration, elasticity, and thickness.
Participants experienced fewer wrinkles and improved skin hydration and elasticity.
Boosts Skin Hydration
Apples are ahydrating foodthat contains 80% to 89% water.
Dehydrated skin tends to look older because it lacks elasticity and brightness.
Providing your body with needed hydration is one way apples reduce the signs of aging.
Many studies have been performed on animals or have involved apple supplements rather than whole fruit.
Varieties to try include Honeycrisp, Granny Smith, Gala, Fuji, Pink Lady, and McIntosh.
One medium apple provides one serving of fruit.Most people can safely consume an apple every day.
Other ways to enjoy apples include applesauce, juice, butter, and dried apple chips.
Apples contain a powerful group of antioxidants known asflavonoids.
Focus on drinking water, eating various fruits and vegetables, and engaging in daily physical activity.
They are rich in vitamins, minerals, fiber, and antioxidants.
The compounds in apples may fight the signs of skin aging by reducing inflammation and protecting cells from damage.
Apples also have protective properties against many chronic health conditions, including heart disease, diabetes, and obesity.
However, more research is necessary to determine whether eating an apple daily significantly slows skin aging.
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