The celebration of 52nd birthday Queen Letizia September 15 led us to review all the occasions in which the wife of Felipe VI She has worn radiant outfits. Their bets, of unquestionable elegance, always manage to enhance a carefully crafted silhouette that can only be achieved with exercise and good diet. Factors that also make the sovereign boast of cared for and tanned skin and of a young, bright face and free of imperfections. Qualities enhanced by the absence of an ingredient in your daily diet.
The Queen undoubtedly knows that seasonal fruits and vegetables, whole grain cereals, high biological value protein and legumes are some of the foods that nutritionists consider essential in a complete and balanced eating plan. In contrast, There is an ingredient that should be ingested very sporadically. or completely displace the diet. We talk about sugar. Its consumption has decreased by 30% in Spain in the last year according to data from the Family Budget Survey published by the National Institute of Statistics. It seems that we are increasingly aware of the damage it causes to the body. Do you know them?
© GTRESThe missing ingredient in the Queen’s diet
Although it is not known for sure, we have been hearing for years that The Queen follows Dr. Perricone’s diet. What is certain is that, in her self-care routine, food plays a fundamental role, so it is very likely that the Queen’s dietary plan and that of the renowned dermatologist have many points in common. Definitely, the guideline of limiting sugar consumption must be one of them. Pay attention to the reason.
© Getty ImagesDid you know that foods rich in carbohydrates and sugars produce glycemic spikes that alter the body and accelerate aging, in addition to making normal weight difficult? This is what Raquel González, cosmetologist and technical director of Perricone MD, told us, who also talks about the glycation process. Does it sound familiar to you? Biochemist and researcher Jessie Inchauspé, known online as the goddess of glucose, assures that Glycation is a natural aging process cell phone that, although it cannot be stopped, it can be slowed down. In his book, The glucose revolutionstates that the more glucose we provide to the body, the more often glycation occurs. Inflammation and irritation are the body’s natural responses to defend itself.. The constant consumption of sugars causes this inflammation to become chronic and the skin to be affected. Hence anti-inflammatory diets have become so popular despite the fact that, as nutritionists defend, they are not necessary if you lead a healthy lifestyle.
© Getty ImagesWatch invisible sugars
What frequently happens is that, despite having good habits, we consume much more sugar than we should, because we rarely have in mind the so-called invisible sugar which professional dieticians so often warn about. In fact, although, as we indicated at the beginning of this article, sugar consumption has decreased in our country, in general, we drink more snacks and French fries than before, according to the aforementioned study. And, if you thought that these did not contain sugar, you were very wrong. As the experts at Glucovibes point out, the digital solution that analyzes how glucose affects metabolic health, There are many frequently consumed foods that contain sugar and the consumer is not aware. all of them cause wrinkles, dehydration and other negative effects. However, all is not lost!
© Getty ImagesFoods that lower blood sugar and help show off beautiful skin
In addition to trying to read the labels of the foods you include in your shopping basket more carefully, you can prioritize the consumption of those that regulate blood sugar levels and those that help show off beautiful skin. See for example:
- Green leafy vegetables: “Green leafy vegetables such as spinach or chard, very rich in chlorophyll, help oxygenate tissues. Likewise, their high fiber content reduces glycemic peaks and helps keep blood sugar levels stable” , indicates Raquel González.
- The salmon: “Salmon has a high content of DMAE, which promotes tissue firmness; astaxanthin, one of nature’s most powerful antioxidants and responsible for giving salmon that pink color; and essential fatty acids due to its concentration in Omegas ”argues the expert.
- Extra virgin olive oil: “It is essential to provide fatty acids and correct oxidation and cellular deterioration,” says Sole Urrutia.
Besides, It is recommended to consume red fruits, such as blueberries, which are rich in antioxidants.; that of oats, rich in fiber and protein; and eggs, for their protein value. Also that of dairy derivatives, such as kefir or highly aged cheeses, whose high values of growth factors, such as spermidine, promote cell regeneration. By prioritizing these foods, displacing the most harmful ones, leading an active lifestyle, hydrating yourself well and exercising, you are halfway there to, like Queen Letizia, celebrating her birthday showing off her beautiful skin.
