Will changing my diet make me look younger?

Is it true that I can change my diet and look younger?

2 answers to “Will changing my diet make me look...”

A: Simple ways to look better

Shahram Salemy, MD

A balanced diet with lots of fruits and vegetables, protein, and lots of water every day will only help you look better. In addition, making sure your calorie intake is appropriate so that you stay in an normal weight range will also help. Whether or not you will look younger depends on a number of factors,... more

A: An appropriate diet and exercise are important in...

Ronald Shelton, MD

An appropriate diet and exercise are important in keeping you healthy. The amount of improvement that is visualized is not expected, however, to be significant. Sun exposure of the past decades is the biggest culprit. Dry skin can improve if there were a fat or some vitamin diet deficiency, but fine lines and... more

Comments

Jimmy_nv
34 posts
25 Sep 2008

* Make it a social event. Being involved in group activities with other individuals gives you more incentive and encouragement when it comes to sticking with the routine. * Affordability is important. Beneficial activities shouldn't require you to spend exorbitant amounts of money. * Involve family and pets. Family outings, be it tossing the Frisbee around at the beach or a group run (with animals included), provide health benefits and establish good examples for children. * Try something new. A fresh activity, like rock climbing or Pilates, might help you find your niche.

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