Eat Like an A-Lister

By Ilana Blitzer
May 25, 2011
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It’s no coincidence that big-name stars look so youthful. Being healthy is just as good for fine lines as it is for your figure. Here’s how to snack your way to smooth skin.
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Eat like an a-lister

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It’s no coincidence that big-name stars look so youthful. Being healthy is just as good for fine lines as it is for your figure. Here’s how to snack your way to smooth skin.

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Go green

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"Many people make the mistake of ‘eating healthy’ by increasing their fruit intake—but it’s a rookie move," says Will Caton, a celebrity trainer in Brentwood, California. Instead, load up on nutrient-rich dark-green veggies like kale, spinach, and broccoli.

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Say no to sugar

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"Not eating sugar is the best anti-aging treatment you can do for yourself," says Fredric Brandt, MD, a dermatologist in Miami and New York City. Sugar breaks down collagen through a process called glycation, which can eventually lead to wrinkling.

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Dig in to protein

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It ensures that your body produces enough skin-firming collagen and elastin. Salmon is also high in healthy fatty acids that reduce inflammation, says Jackie Keller, founder of NutriFit, a Los Angeles–based food-delivery service that caters to Reese Witherspoon and other leading ladies.

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