Incorporating the right foods into your diet can do wonders for both yourwaistlineand appearance.

“Essential fatty acids play a role in our health both internally and externally.

Some of these vegetables even rank among the5 Best Leafy Greens You Should Be Eating Every Day.

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“[This leafy green] is packed with fiber and very low in calories.

This combination can help you feel fuller for longer all while reducing the amount of calories you eat.

“Kale contains vitamin A, a compound found in numerous anti-aging products shown to encourage healthy cell growth.

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Plenty of vitamin A may help reduce wrinkles and pigmentation throughout aging.”

The fiber in kale enables you to sustainfeeling fullfor longer.

“Both the stem and the leaf of this vegetable are edible and beneficial for healthy aging.

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Studies also support that watercress may be linked to a reduced risk of DNA damage and cancer.”

However, Swiss chard has a secret weapon that makes it one-of-a-kind.

“The body converts this tovitamin Afor the skin growth and repair process.”

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Eating an extra bit of Swiss chard can’t hurt, especially as you get older.

“Arugula provides nutrients such as potassium, calcium, and magnesium,” says Davis.

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