Yes, it
does! Who doesn’t crave sweetness?? Most of us do need at least one of those
comforting sugary treats to brighten up your day. However, experts do believe
that sweet sugary foods like doughnuts, cakes, ice-cream and even drinking soda
accelerates skin aging.
Clinical
research has shown that eating a diet high in sugar leads to wrinkles. Sugar
damages proteins in your bloodstream. Most vulnerable to damage: collagen and
elastin, the protein fibres that keep skin firm and elastic. In fact, collagen
is the most prevalent protein in the body. Once damaged, springy and resilient
collagen and elastin become dry and brittle, leading to wrinkles and sagging.
An answer to how to prevent wrinkles, is limiting your sugar intake to 32 grams
daily or about 8 teaspoons. Remember to stay away from beverages with high
sugar content.