Foods that make you look tired

2024 Author: James Gerald | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 14:00

If you want to look your best before an important event, you need to eliminate foods that will harm your skin or cause swelling. If you forget about them for just a few days, you will notice the difference. Trans fats, refined sugar and salt are just a few good looking enemies.

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1. Sweets

Sugar and simple carbohydrates can negatively affect the collagen in the skin, causing it to lose elasticity. If you eat a lot of sweets or carbohydrates, the result will be unfortunate - inflammation and excess glycogen derivatives that cause sagging skin and bags under the eyes. Avoid eating foods that contain sugar, especially in the morning, so you will also have fewer bouts of hunger during the day.

2. Salty foods

If you consume too much sodium, you not only increase your risk of heart disease, but also cause dehydration. If you're not careful and become dehydrated after consuming salt, your skin will not look its best. Even if you don't accept a salt-free diet, reduce your salt intake before the big event.

3. Fried food

Most fried foods have a negative effect on the health of your blood vessels, and they can also cause skin problems. Too much fried in your diet increases your intake of trans fats, which are especially harmful to the skin.

Avoid fried foods the day before your big event and you will look much better.

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4. Red meat

If you regularly eat red meat, you run the risk of wrinkles as your skin will age faster. Red meat owes this effect to carnitine, which negatively affects blood vessels. You can reduce unwanted manifestations by limiting the consumption of red meat to one serving per week.

5. Artificial sweeteners

Don't think you can substitute artificial sweeteners for sugar. Products with sugar substitutes can also make you look tired.

Sweeteners can also increase sugar cravings, and even if you resist dessert, you can overeat carbohydrates.

6. Spicy food

Too much spice can also negatively affect your appearance. These foods make you sweat harder and can also trigger acne and irritation. Too much spice can constrict blood vessels and uneven skin tone, so limit yourself to bland foods instead of using a foundation for masking imperfections.

7. Alcohol

Dehydration is one of the side effects of drinking alcohol, and it not only makes your skin dull, but also causes swelling, especially in the eye area. If you plan on going beyond just one drink, be sure to drink enough water to stay hydrated. Drinking alcohol in the evenings is especially dangerous in this respect.

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8. Meat products

Both hamburgers and cold cuts are a source of trans fats, and they often contain preservatives that cause inflammation. Therefore, such products are the worst choice before an important event. Avoid processed meats in any form, especially fried ones.

9. Caffeine

Caffeine, like alcohol, can cause dehydration and affect the appearance of your skin. Cut back on coffee, and cut out energy drinks and sodas if you don't want to look tired.

Too much caffeine also disrupts sleep and makes you look older and not well rested.

10. Skipping meals

If you are faced with a choice between unhealthy foods and no meal, it’s better to choose the lesser of two evils and still eat. Eating breakfast is especially important, but skipping any meal can negatively affect your skin and make you look tired. In addition, then you will face bouts of hunger and risk eating junk food.