Item #1 Buy green and red vegetables. These foods contain natural nutrients and anti-oxidants that prevent the formation of free radicals, which damage cells and can contribute to disease and premature aging. The high water content found in vegetables is also good for skin and act as an internal moisturizer. Item #2 Buy fish. Fish contains Omega-3 fatty acids, which have been shown to lower heart-disease risk and stimulate the immune system. These oils are also good for skin and act as a natural anti-inflammatory agent. Supplement your diet with 12 ounces of fish a week. Some fish have high levels of mercury and should be avoided: Shark, Swordfish, King Mackerel and Tilefish. Item #3 Olive oil Cook with olive oil. This oil contains monounsaturated fat that many believe can lower cholesterol and unclog your arteries. Item #4 Blueberries Blueberries are packed with antioxidant phytonutrients called anthocyanidins; because of this blueberries can neutralize free radical damage to the collagen matrix of cells and tissues. Anthocyanins have been shown to greatly enhance the effects of vitamin C, improve capillary integrity, and help to stabilize the collagen matrix. Item #5 Pomegranates Pomegranates provide powerful antioxidants along with punicic acid, an abundant Omega-5 fatty acid, to fight free radicals that damage and age your skin. Pomegranate seed oil repairs skin damaged by sun exposure and aging by extending the life of fibroblasts, the cells responsible for producing collagen and elastin. Item #6 Green Tea Latest research shows that Green Tea packs a more powerful antioxidant punch than vitamins A, C, and E. This high level of antioxidants reduces sun damage to your skin by suppressing free radicals and reducing inflammation. Green tea also contains plentiful polyphenols, which include flavanols, flavandiols, flavonoids, and phenolic acids. ...read more