A 2021 study showed that almonds reduced wrinkle appearance and pigmentation in light-skinned, postmenopausal women who consumed just over two daily handfuls of the nuts for nearly six months.
Carrots and other orange-red fruit and vegetables – such as tomatoes, red peppers, sweet potato, cantaloupe and apricots – have a cosmetic effect on (Caucasian) skin, enhancing its golden glow.
Luscious berries are chockful of anthocyanins – potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory ingredients that protect against collagen breakdown.
Copper contributes to normal hair pigmentation and research has shown a link between lower levels and the early appearance of white hairs.
Haddock, cod or any other white fish is packed with iodine, a nutrient the UK population is deficient in (we rank seventh among the 10 most iodine-deficient countries globally).
Another fishy ingredient that has potential anti-aging benefits, pickled herring, aka rollmops, are extremely high in vitamin D.
In a study involving Swedes, Greeks and Australians, those with a higher intake of monounsaturated fat, particularly olive oil, had less wrinkling in a sun-exposed site (the back of the hand) than those who favored butter and margarine.
Avocados are also a good source of vitamin E, boosting antioxidant protection for skin cells from the inside out.