This is an excerpt from my guest blog article on Dr. Trevor Cate’s “The Spa Dr.” website.

You can find the full article here: https://thespadr.com/eat-these-foods-to-age-gracefully/

As we head into the winter holidays, we want to shine and reflect a healthy glow from within. But excess sugar and alcohol, along with poor diet and sleep, often keep us from looking and feeling our best. Over time, they take their toll, so let's focus on what we can do today to ensure that we age gracefully tomorrow.

If you could take just one step to create a healthier future full of vitality, it would be to fight inflamm-ageing. While the term is used in the beauty industry because of the clear-cut connection between inflammation and the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, inflamm-ageing is more than skin deep. 

In fact, inflamm-ageing is recognized as a significant driver of the chronic disease epidemic. That's because heart disease, diabetes, obesity, cognitive decline, and bone loss all rise from the embers of chronic inflammation smoldering over time. 

So how do we turn back the clock on aging and actively grow our health?

EAT AN ANTI-INFLAMMATORY, MEDITERRANEAN-STYLE DIET

Replace soda, candy, simple carbs, and chips with a Mediterranean-style diet of berries, olives, salmon, nuts, and spices. It's easy and delicious. Plus, it feels so good to get that toxic food out of your system!

In fact, a study from Columbia University linked an inflammatory diet pattern to brain aging. They found that a Mediterranean-style diet rich in greens and omega-3 fatty acids from fish and nuts is associated with a lower risk for Alzheimer's and better brain function as we age. A sure sign of graceful aging is a sharp mind and an open heart!

FOCUS ON BRIGHTLY COLORED FRUITS AND VEGGIES

Enjoy Nature's Sweet Treats

Trade out candy and sweets for berries, cherries, and citrus, which are rich in antioxidants, colorful phytonutrients, and Vitamin C. Strive to eat each of the colors every day, as the pigments in berries, citrus, greens, tomatoes, and spices contain phytonutrients that activate the genes that fight inflammation and promote healthy aging. Plus, they taste great and help fight the oxidative damage that contributes to aging skin and many other health problems.

—> To read more about the right diet for aging gracefully read the full article on The Spa Dr. website here.

The Spa Dr. Skincare Products

I love this line because it’s made with natural and organic ingredients, and helps reverse the rapid aging effects from exposure to the toxins present in the environment. It’s like bathing your skin in nourishment! And because aging can also make your skin sensitive to chemicals, it can be challenging find skin care products that don’t cause reactions. I’ve experienced this first-hand, and I am thrilled to report that the Spa Dr. line has been formulated to be free of the endocrine-disrupting chemicals found in commercial brands. There’s no one I’d trust more to custom design a skincare line than my brilliant colleague, Dr. Trevor Cates.