Doctor Explains All The Ways Sugar Ages You — The List

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“You are what you eat,” the old saying goes. This basically implies that if you eat healthy foods, you will be healthy, and if you eat a lot of junk food, you might not be. But, did you know that there are certain foods that could help preserve a youthful appearance while others can make you look older?

First, it’s important to understand that we have two ages: chronological age and biological age. Chronological age depends on the year we are born, and biological age is influenced by several factors like genetics, lifestyle, and of course, diet (via Verywell Health). That’s why two people born in the same year can appear to be completely different ages, as one is aging biologically faster than the other.

While we can’t change our genes, we can try to stay physically active and eat a nutrition-packed diet to stay healthier and look younger for longer. Certain foods have anti-aging properties, such as olive oil (rich in omega-3 and antioxidants that can protect your skin against wrinkles), dark chocolate (enriched with flavanols that protect against sun damage, but you still need sunscreen), and salmon (a great source of Vitamin D for stronger teeth and bones), per Eat This, Not That!