美联英语：注意!这五种日常饮食加速你肌肤衰老2.docx

美联英语提供：美联英语：注意！这五种日常饮食加速你的肌肤衰老小编给你一个美联英语官方试听课申请链接：/?tid=16-73374-0Some people are willing to spend a fortune for skin creams that promise to rejuvenate aging skin， but give little thought to the role that diet plays． Just as there are foods that enhance skin health， such as fresh fruits and vegetables， there are ones that can harm skin and increase the risk of skin laxity and wrinkling． Isn’t it time to take a closer look at the foods you’re eating? Here are some dietary habits that can harm skin health．　　Eating High Carb， Processed Foods　　High carb， processed foods such as white bread， white potatoes， white rice， and sugary desserts not only destroy the waistline， but also harm the skin． A carb rich diet causes rapid elevation of blood sugars which promotes glycation where sugar molecules bind to a protein such as skin collagen and damage it． When skin collagen is damaged， it leads to skin wrinkles and sagging． How to prevent this undesirable sequence of events? Substitute processed carbs with whole grains whenever possible．　　Drinking Alcohol　　Alcohol harms skin in a variety of ways． By dilating blood vessels， it aggravates the condition known as rosacea， causing worsening of the characteristic redness and flushing． Alcohol is also associated with the formation of telangiectasias – those ugly， red spider veins that form on the face and body． Alcohol is dehydrating to the skin， leading to excess moisture loss which can increase skin dryness． It also increases inflammation which can damage collagen and elastin leading to skin wrinkling and sagging．　　Excessive Salt　　Too much salt in the diet harms skin appearance in the short term by causing undereye puffiness and swelling， as fluid collects in the tissues around the eyes and face． Reducing sodium in the diet and getting more potassium rich foods can help to reduce puffy eyes． Drinking more water also helps to flush out excess sodium．　　Not Choosing Protein Wisely　　A diet rich in red meat induces inflammation which can