you are what you eat

you can invest in all the skin treatments and product your heart desires, but we all know that what you put in your body is just as important.

there is a whole list of nutritious food and drink that can stimulate positive anti-aging qualities in both your skin and body. here are the three items that you should try to incorporate into your daily meal plan:

white and green tea: just by switching your morning beverage of choice to a white or green tea means giving your body a healthy dose of the antioxidants it needs. bonus: it fights the onset of heart disease, cancer and alzheimers.

tomatoes: okay, not everyone loves tomatoes but it's great for the skin. it contains lycopene which helps your skin maintain its tone and texture. simply add a slice to your sandwich or salad. (you can also find lycopene in guava, watermelon and pink grapefruit).

olive oil: so easy to incorporate olive oil into your diet, all you need to do is work it in to your dinner meal as your cooking oil. like tea, it's rich in antioxidants and also it's anti-inflammatory. mediterraneans have diets rich in olive oil and studies show a lower rate of cardiovascular disease and age-related decline.