Tips to stay young through food

Mc Donalds, KFC, Secret Recipe and lots more of fast food outlet chains are always frequented on the request of the kids.

At home, instant food like 'maggie mee' and 'mee sedap' top up their favourite food list including my hubby...

The weekly grocery is not completed without replenishing the 'instant food' stocks. This special menu is also a must to be served at least once a week...

I just don't know how to stop them because they know how to sneak and enjoy the 'dish' behind my back as they are fully supported by number 1...

They also love and crazy for all those frizzy carbonated drinks...

Vegetables especially greens are a big NO NO...

So, I found a good article in the Sun today and wish to share this...I hope the number 1 get this message...What you eat matters not only for your health but also your appearance!!!

Five steps to staying young

Fast Foods
Trans fat cause internal inflammation and lead to the body's inability to regenerate organs and shorten lifespan. The tip is to avoid products with hydrogenated or partially hydrogenated oils.

Sugar
The body is unable to break down large amounts of sugars and in the process makes you look older by creating wrinkles. The sugar molecules gum up the collagen in your skin which makes it less elastic and wrinkling faster, so the healing process is slower once its damaged. The tip is to avoid refined sugar and opt for honey, maple syrup and agave.

Carbohydrate overload
Excess carbohydrates stress the body and create yo-yoing - a burst of sugar followed by insatiateness. This can age the body and lead to type 2 diabetic, metabolic syndrome and heart disease. The tip is to eat diet rich with complex carbohydrates including legumes, vegetables and 100% whole grain.

Eating only when famished
The hormone ghrelin is released when your brain senses it's hungry. It can take 30 minutes to normalise your ghrelin levels and will most likely trigger over eating and that can lead to obesity. The tip is to keep healthy snacks on hand and don't wait until the hunger pangs trigger your ghrelin.

Eating while stressed
Cortisol, a stress hormone can prevent digestion, impact the stomach's acidity levels preventing nutrient absorption and make you more apt to make unhealthy food choices and overeat. This is to remain relax while you eat and not to multi task.