Taking care of your skin and health between facial rejuvenation and anti-aging procedures is the only way to maintain results, and what you eat and drink each day play an important role in the outcome of your treatment.   

A well-balanced nutrition program ensures that cells are healing and regenerating at a healthy rate, and eating well can even give your immune system a boost. Downing a few healthy drinks, and snacking on antioxidant-rich foods can also help you keep up with an anti-aging regiment; today's 'superfoods' and other gifts from nature make it easy to maintain your youthful looks and maintan the results of your treatment program.

Make sure these foods and beverages are on your weekly menu, and you may soon be toasting to your youth:  

1. Green tea – a well-known health tonic and anti-aging beverage from the Far East, green tea offers several health benefits and can even help your skin ward off the signs of aging. Green tea is chock full of antioxidants which can reduce the risk of cell damage and help cells repair and regenerate naturally.

2. Acai berries – reaching the top ten list of the best ‘superfoods’, these Brazilian berries are full of antioxidants, minerals and vitamins that can promote good health and event take of your skin. If you can’t sneak these into your food list easily, they’re also available in powder form and freeze-dried capsules.

3. Red wine – with its heart-protecting flavanoids and high level of antioxidants, red wine continues to be an anti-aging miracle.  Researchers at the University of California, Davis encourage drinking the dryer, red variety such as Cabernet Sauvignon and Pinot Noir for maximum benefits.  Yale New Haven Hospital points out that red wine can also promote relaxation while reducing your risk of coronary heart disease. (Source: ynnh.org)

4. Avocados – full of healthy fats, vitamins and minerals, avocados are an essential vegetable for a balanced diet. Load up on guacamole or sliced avocado on your favorite foods, and give your weekly nutrition a much-needed boost.

5. Kombucha Tea – now widely available at health food stores and natural food co-ops, Kombucha Tea is a yeast-based drink that is becoming increasingly popular in the United States. Natural health practitioners consider it to be a ‘miracle fungus,’ and even though it is not backed by scientific studies, many people believe it can cleanse and detoxify the body, boost the immune system and even reverse the aging process. (Source:  Cancer.org)

6. Dark chocolate – the perfect excuse to indulge in your favorite sweet treats, dark chocolate has proven health benefits and can also promote healthy skin. Just like red wine, dark chocolate contains antioxidants and flavanoids that can protect your cells from the degeneration process.  

Reducing stress in your environment, keeping up with a healthy exercise routine and maintaining a positive mood are other ways to look and feel young at any age. You can maintain or lengthen the results of any facial rejuvenation treatment with the right diet and healthy lifestyle, so be sure to add any of these key foods and beverages to your daily diet for optimal benefits.  

Learn more about facial rejuvenation and anti-aging treatments in our information guide, or consult with an anti-aging specialist in your area for more tips and treatment options.