7 Best Anti-Aging Foods (Rich In Collagen)

Are you afraid that your body is becoming the champion of the aging competition?

Did you know that food plays an important role when it comes to aging?

Here are 7 best anti-aging foods (rich in collagen) that you definitely need to try!

They can boost collagen production and slow down the aging process.

So keep reading and find out how you can fight aging.

Note. This article is based on my own research on anti-aging foods.

1. Fish & Shellfish

Some people like to fish and others to eat fish.

Some are also fascinated by the various species of fish and shellfish that exist.

In fact, we all know that fish is not only an animal that lives in water – but also a food preferred by many.

Why do I praise fish so much? Well, because it has many benefits, obviously:

• an excellent source of omega-3 fatty acids [1]
• rich in vitamins like vitamin D or B2
• contains some of the highest amounts of marine collagen

Did I convince you that fish is the right food for you?

If your answer is yes, then, let's have a look at the types of fish you should eat:

• salmon
• tuna
• cod 
• pangasius

Now, I need to tell you something more. Good or bad news, you decide.

Actually, if you want to get a bigger amount of collagen, you need to eat the fish together with the skin.

I know, the skin may not be the most delicious part of a fish, but it is rich in collagen.

So, let's have a look at some recipes that you might want to try:

• tuna pasta
• fish cakes
• fish stew
• fish curry
• spaghetti with sardines

If you have another opinion, then what do you say about some shellfish?

In fact, those are also good sources of collagen.

So, you might want to choose from the following:

• oysters
• shrimp
• lobster
• crab
• mussels

Or, better say, I should talk about some of those recipes in order to make you crave those foods.

Well, to get to the point, here they are:

• shellfish soups
• seafood spaghetti
• scallop pasta
• crunchy baked mussels
• lobster rolls

You definitely have a lot of options, right?

So, if I were you – I would hurry and start eating them right now.

Your body needs collagen and you definitely want to look better, thus those foods are the solution.

2. Chicken

Are you craving some crispy chicken right now?

I don't know if that is the case for you, but chicken surely is one of my favorite foods.

Most people like it, am I right?

However, its taste is not the only reason why you should include it in your diet (or better say anti-aging diet).

In fact, chicken is also a star among foods that make good sources of collagen.

What other benefits does it have?:

• is rich in vitamins (like vitamin B12)
• contains high-quality dietary protein
• makes a helpful tool if you want to lose weight

What other benefits could you expect from this food?

Let me tell you a fun fact. Chicken is not only good for your skin, but also for your cartilages.

Thus, you will not only look better, but you will also feel better.

Now, let's have a look at the recipes you can prepare.

As you know, chicken is pretty versatile, so it will be easy to include it in your meals.

Here are some examples of recipes you can prepare:

• rice with chicken
• chicken soup
• chicken parmesan pasta
• chicken pizza
• chicken salad

So, you definitely don't have an excuse for not including it in your meals.

Moreover, it is so delicious that you won't stop eating it.

I don't think it is necessary to say more. Just give chicken a try and stay happy.

3. Berries

Frozen berries, fresh berries, strawberries, blackberries, the world is full of berries.

Obviously, our lives are full of berries. 

We find them in so many dishes, especially desserts, and we are so in love with them.

Actually, they deserve to be part of our lives because they fight aging.

By the way, do you want to find out which are these benefits?

Of course, you do, everybody does. So, here they come:

• rich in vitamin C
• work as antioxidants [2]
• protect the skin from damage
• stimulate the production of collagen

Thanks to those properties, berries are some of the best fruits that you can have.

So, let me tell you what types of berries you can have:

• blueberries
• raspberries
• cranberries
• strawberries
• blackberries

And the list can continue. 

The question that remains is how you can eat those fruits.

Well, of course, you can have them fresh and whole or you can include them in various recipes.

Here come some ideas from which you can inspire:

• smoothies
• fruits salads
• ice cream
• oatmeal with berries
• detox water with berries
• fresh juices
• pies

Should I also teach you how to prepare a smoothie with berries? 

Before that, I must confess that I'm subjective. This is one of my favorite smoothies.

So, let's not beat around the bush anymore and have a look at the ingredients:

• 1 cup chilled blackberries
• 1 peeled banana
• 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
• 2 teaspoons honey

Now, the instructions:

1. Combine the frozen blackberries, the banana, the yogurt, and the honey in a blender.
2. Blend until smooth.
3. Put the smoothie into a mug/glass and serve immediately.
4. Hmm, it is delicious, isn't it?

I hope that you agree with me when I say that blackberries are superfruits.

They are mouthwatering, healthy, and appetizing.

So, don't forget to add them to your diet!

4. Citrus Fruits

Imagine that is winter, it is snowing heavily and you are sitting next to a fireplace.

Feeling like having some clementines?

We usually associate citrus fruits, especially clementines, with winter, and, why not, with Christmas.

So, in fact, citrus fruits are some of the weapons we can use to fight against aging.

Why is that so? Well, let's see why:

• rich in vitamin C (which you probably already knew) [3]
• stimulate the production of collagen (thanks to vitamin C)
• are antioxidant
• have anti-aging properties

How you can benefit from all these properties?

Easy! By eating citrus fruits!

What citrus fruits you can eat?

Well, the list is long, but let me mention some of them:

• oranges
• mandarins
• limes
• grapefruit
• lemons
• pomelos

Just let me give you some examples:

• juices
• salads
• detox water
• desserts (cookies, pies)

Now, let's learn together how we can prepare a delicious fruit salad.

So, all you need is:

• 1 cantaloupe
• 1 pineapple
• 1 pound strawberries
• 1/4 cup orange juice

Now, follow these steps:

1. Peel off the cantaloupe and pineapple and cut them into bite-size pieces.
2. Slice the strawberries.
3. Place all the fruits into a large bowl.
4. Pour the orange juice on top and mix well.
5. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
6. Mix again before serving.
7. Enjoy!

If you want, you can add a small amount of honey to this salad, to make it sweeter.

However, it is delicious even without it, I can assure you.

This being said, don't forget to eat citrus fruits and you'll look fresh and healthy!

5. Beans

Mr. Bean is eating beans which you should do as well.

Mr. Bean is looking good, which you also want.

So, as you probably guessed, the next foods that we are talking about are beans.

You may or may not like them, but they can also help you deal with aging.

I know, you are curious to find out how they do this.

Then, I'm going to put an end to your suffering and tell you about beans' properties:

• contain a high amount of protein
• rich in copper
• those are necessary for collagen production

This is a protein that can be found in our body:

• in fact, it is the most abundant protein in our bodies
• helps in the process of cells regeneration
• gives structure, strength, and elasticity to your skin

So, the point is that collagen makes your skin look younger, that's why you need it.

Now, let's return to our beans and have a look at some recipes.

Yet, before that, let me tell you what types of beans are best for you:

• peas
• black beans
• chickpea
• kidney beans
• lima beans
• soybeans

Here are some inspiring ideas:

• hummus
• soups
• chili with beans and beef
• salads with beans
• spaghetti with vegan meatballs (made of beans, of course)

Whether we are talking about peas or black beans, both can be included in various recipes.

There are recipes with all types of beans mentioned here, don't worry.

Moreover, for those of you that adopted a vegan diet, beans are what you need.

So, they are a great replacement for meat and they're so easy to prepare.

Do they deserve to be included in your diet?

Absolutely!

6. Garlic

We are eating garlic bread, but do we really know how helpful garlic can be?

Especially if we talk about aging and, more specifically, anti-aging foods.

Garlic is on our star list because it is a star food.

What do I mean by that? Well, to put it simply, garlic fights against aging.

To prove that, I will write down some of its benefits:

• is high in sulfur, a mineral essential or you
• prevents breakdowns of collagen
• boosts the collagen production

Don't worry though! This task is an easy one, as garlic can be included in many recipes.

In fact, garlic bread is not the only one worth mentioning. Here are other ideas:

• soup with garlic
• garlic sauce
• garlic butter
• pasta with garlic
• garlic rice

You didn't expect me to say that eating some foods can prevent aging, right?

Yet, I have to say that eating too much raw garlic might cause:

• heartburn
• an upset stomach

What can you do then? Well, you can eat garlic, but do not exaggerate with it.

As I always say, moderation is key, even when it comes to garlic.

Other than that, enjoy your meals rich in garlic and stay young!

7. Eggs

Eggs should be included in many diets, especially yours.

That's because they can prevent your organism from aging too fast.

Of course, there isn't any product that can make you stay forever young.

How come they are good for you? Well, in fact, those that are useful are the egg whites.

Let's have a look at their benefits:

• a good source of proline
• this is an amino acid 
• it is needed to synthesize the collagen production

You know what follows next, right?

Well, it is an easy step. You just need to eat some eggs for breakfast and not only.

So, you can prepare them in various ways:

• scrambled eggs
• fried eggs
• boiled eggs
• omelet

As you probably know, eggs are both versatile and essential for many dishes:

• egg sandwiches
• burrito with eggs
• bread pudding 
• deviled eggs
• croissants with eggs and ham

Even the names sound delicious, not to mention the actual food.

Thus, make sure that you try those recipes out (and others that you like).

In this way, both your stomach and your skin will be happy!

My Final Verdict

Are you looking for a natural way of preventing premature aging?

Are you willing to follow my advice? Well, I have some good news for you.

You can slow down the gaining process by eating the right foods.

So, here are some of the 7 best anti-aging foods that you definitely need to try:

• fish and shellfish
• chicken
• berries
• citrus fruits
• beans

You can prepare some delicious dishes with those ingredients and stay young at the same time.

So, make sure that you eat those and you won't regret it!

References:

1. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/-15259529/

2. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/-28609132/

3. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/-17173758/