What is the secret of eternal youth? Eat healthy and move. Not that it’s a secret. Not that you don’t already know. But it feels like hard work for most of us. In order not to get disciplined, you can try to follow all the gimmicks or shortcuts in the world. But the problem with shortcuts is that the results are half-hearted.

We all may know the gist. Visible impetus to youthful vitality, however, begins when hundreds of small, good, micromanaged decisions are made every day.

Age can only be a number and youngness can only be an attitude; However, you will have little faith in the above quote unless your insides are perfectly in sync with each other.

We do not know what is happening in our body. It would be tedious to keep track even if we could. But there are often visible signs such as skin allergies, food intolerance, constipation, bloating, gas, constant anxiety, or unexplained lethargy. We just learn to ignore them and are shocked when a serious illness hits us that really ruins this party topic, our lives.

Popular nutrition books define the problems caused by poor eating habits before advocating a balanced eating plan. But dietary habits are often confusing and limiting. In her book Eat Yourself Young, British naturopath and herbalist Elizabeth Peyton-Jones lays out a strong rationale for cleaning up your diet. She claims that there are five interconnected internal aging processes that destroy the harmony between all of our major organs, sapping our energy and vitality. to make us look old at a much younger age.

Her case for whole foods was so strong that we decided to take it to a larger number of people. The rundown below explains in the simplest possible way how your body becomes contaminated in stealth mode, how to read the signs and the basic adjustments required.

In the meantime, you are left to reflect on your daily diet and consider the elementary improvements you need to make. Remember, veggies, fruits, and nuts are your best friends!

1. slow good? Initiation of all other problems!

The ideal time for complete digestion should be 12-24 hours. Faster, then the nutrients from food are not absorbed. The slower, the more bacteria and hormones are formed in the body, which relieves the liver. Once the liver is busy dealing with the toxic buildup before it’s home, the small intestine may not be able to block the buildup while allowing the nutrients through. When unwanted junk overflows into your bloodstream, it triggers an immune response that leads to physical exhaustion, body aches, bad breath, excessive gas, bloating, skin conditions like eczema, acne, and psoriasis.

Did you know that 90% of neurotransmitters, serotonin, are produced in the digestive tract? The lack of it causes depression, makes you aggressive, irritable and provokes crazy eating habits. A first step to happiness and control? Move your bowels like clockwork!

Solve the problem :

Increasing consumption of high-fiber foods should be your first line of defense. Broccoli, peas, carrots, lentils, barley, oats, rye, apples, pears, almonds, walnuts are some of many options. Aim for at least 1.5 liters of water daily. 2.5-3 liters if you exercise regularly. Set aside 30 minutes for physical activity every day. If you’re overweight, losing 10-10 pounds helps immensely.

2. Internal Inflammation – Say hello to bad skin and stiff joints

Every time you get injured or get sick, your immune system retaliates by creating inflammation in the body. During this time, the white blood cells are fighting hard to defeat the infection. Once the threat is defeated, the ignition is turned off and the healing officially begins.

But exposure to chemicals like those in household cleaners, consumption of preservatives in processed foods, and most importantly, stress; Never allow the inflammation in our bodies to completely shut down.

This persistent, highly inflammatory condition sets you ready for a painfully difficult future. Classic symptoms include constant annoying, painful joints or muscles, frequent allergies/asthma that often get worse, constant tiredness, skin problems or bloodshot eyes.

To solve the Problem:

Eat foods rich in polyphenols. This includes all citrus fruits, all types of berries and green tea. Include anti-inflammatory spices like turmeric and cinnamon in your daily cooking.

3. Oxidative Stress – Internal pollution that causes a wrinkled face and soft body

Oxygen readily reacts to form a chemical reaction in the presence of other elements and compounds. This process is called oxidation and is a normal part of our everyday lives inside and outside of our bodies.

Externally, for example, rusting is a direct result of oxidation. This process in our body fights bacteria and eliminates inefficient cells. A side effect we don’t want is that oxidation often creates many hyperactive, unstable atoms called free radicals, which constantly strive to produce more of their kind by damaging healthy cell structure.

Although our body is great at fighting these freeradicals on its own, but in the face of stress, excessive sun exposure, pollution, antibiotics, cigarette smoke and over-exercise; one or the other part must collapse.

Around 70 common and widespread diseases primarily associated with accelerated aging have their roots in oxidative stress. These include heart disease, cancer, arthritis, diabetes, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and autoimmune diseases.

Solve the problem :

Supercharge your diet with an antioxidant arsenal of beta-carotene and vitamin E.

Vegetables such as sweet potatoes, carrots, spinach, lettuce, peppers, peas and broccoli are cooked in olive oil to aid in maximum absorption. Vegetable oils and nuts like almonds and walnuts add to your vitamin E resource.

4. Acid Build Up – Bye-Bye Healthy Teeth and Bones

Life thrives in an alkaline environment. From the seawater where all life began, into the fluid of the human fetus in the cervix; They all have a highly alkaline pH of 8 or more.

The human body is no different. It literally thrives in a slightly alkaline environment of pH 7.2-7.4 (pH 7 is neutral). This healthy internal environment is reflected in excellent skin, strong muscles, improved physical stamina and coordination, a minimum of belly fat as the kidneys and liver efficiently detoxify your body and it is difficult for any kind of fungus or yeast to survive in your body digestive tract.

Unfortunately, the modern diet tends to be high in acidic foods that include; Hard meat, cheese, eggs, processed grains, processed sugary grains, sugary drinks, alcohol and coffee. When your consumption of alkaline foods is the same, the body uses these endogenous bases to neutralize these acids, which are released by the kidneys, lungs, intestines, and skin once they enter the bloodstream.

The problem starts when the process starts slower. These acids bind to cartilage and connective tissue and begin to suck up iodine. To contain and fight these acids, calcium and magnesium are stripped from our bones and teeth, and the body produces more fat and cholesterol to protect our organs from damage.

To solve the Problem:

Shorten the horror story by reducing your intake of plant-based protein, legumes, and yogurt. Although lemon is highly acidic, it has the greatest alkalizing effect in our body. Enjoy all citrus fruits and consume lemon juice as often as you can.

At least 2 to 3 times a week, indulge in short bursts of intense exercise to really get your heart rate up, leading to heavy breathing and sweating. This massive impact on your body extracts and sheds many harmful acids.

5. Hormonal Imbalance – Feeling Fat, Irritable, Needy or Anxious?

Estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, insulin, adrenaline, cortisol and thyroid hormones are in a complex balance in our body. They are directly responsible for how we feel.

An overproduction or deficiency of any of these hormones over the long term is directly related to over- or under-consumption of certain types of foods, which are aggravated by STRESS! Yes, that’s it again!

Usually the culprits are too much white bread, white flour, sugar, caffeinated drinks like coffee and cola.

If you’re feeling stressed out on a daily basis and are constantly looking for sweet treats for respite, then the excess buildup of cortisol and insulin in your bloodstream is responsible for putting your body’s natural fat-burning process to sleep. You see, the liver only burns fat when the two hormones above are NOT active. Sluggish fat burning means a sluggish metabolism, which causes thyroid hormones to go off track.

You’ll know your hormones are out of balance if you feel persistently blue, sleep poorly, often feel bloated, constantly crave comfort foods like refined carbohydrates, sugar or alcohol, have thinning hair, brittle nails, acne, excess belly fat and lack of focus.

To solve the Problem:

Start consuming foods that keep your gut healthy. Do you see the vicious circle?

Get a deep sleep of 7-8 hours. Meditate and do breathing exercises for 5-10 minutes each night to calm your mind. Consider taking omega-3 supplements, but avoid or limit omega-6, found primarily in refined cooking oils. Long, slow cardio sessions will further mess up your hormones. Instead, build in more strength training and do short bursts of cardio in 15 minutes. Visit a nutritionist to dig deep if problems persist. Finally, limit caffeine.

Now that you know the terrifying details of all aging processes, you know exactly how and why you need to eat healthily and exercise! 

Fight facial aging and let it creep slowly!