Wellness Wednesday...Late

While wrinkles on an elephant are lovely, premature aging isn't - source

Here I go again; another late blog post.  Better late than never.

Late last month Huffington Post had an article/sideshow about foods that age you so I saved it to share on Wellness Wednesday.  You can find the slideshow here.  I've also made a list of the 11 foods from the article:

1. Sugar - affects the collagen in the skin
2. Trans Fat - clogged arteries
3. Salt - dehydrates and tires you
4. Coffee - also dehydrates
5. Candy - causes inflammation
6. Artificial Sweeteners - associated with headaches, joint pain; may cause cravings for sweets
7. Alcohol - dehydrates
8. Energy Drinks - damage teeth enamel
9. Carbohydrates - too many can affect collagen
10. Fried Food - also affects collagen
11. Soda - dehydrates

Although the article focused on the cosmetic side effects of these foods, the health-related problems are more important.  Notice that most of these foods are processed and/or artificial foods.  As far as avoiding carbohydrates, don't be mislead into thinking you have to adopt a low carb diet.  It is the overprocessed, refined ones that you should avoid.  Healthy, natural carbohydrates found in whole foods like fruits, vegetables, and whole grains are good for you.