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When it comes to holiday foods, over-indulgence is the byword for most of us. Although these foods taste great, they can have many adverse effects on our skin. For those of us in mid-life, a few modifications may be in order. Plastic Surgeon, Jennifer Walden has many tips to help preserve your skin over the holidays.
Dr. Walden, Owner and Medical Director of Walden Cosmetic Surgery and Laser Center has been recognized as "The Best Plastic Surgeon in America" by American Way. In addition, Dr. Walden, a member of the Board of Directors for the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery serves as the Vice Commissioner of Communications for this group. She currently holds a medical license in New York, Florida, and Texas as well as certification …show more content…

She also believes that keeping your body hydrated removes free radicals that damage your skin. Moreover hydration aids in maintaining elasticity thus preventing wrinkles and sagging as we grow older.
The trek from flavorful fruitcake to wrinkled and sagging skin is made by thousands of people every holiday season. Studies show that the sugar in this well-loved treat affects the collagen and elastin in our skin which destroys the elasticity that keeps our skin youthful. According to Dr. Walden, the ideal substitute for this sugary treat is a healthy serving of fruit salad.
Although sugary foods can be harmful, alcohol can ruin your appearance at a time when you want to look your best. Alcohol dehydrates your skin leaving it pale and sometimes reddened and blotchy when blood vessels dilate. Dr. Walden suggests drinking water to add a youthful dew to your skin.
While fried foods such as apple fritters and pancakes are a staple in the American diet, trans-fats are our skin's worst enemy. The trans-fats in these and other fried foods plague us with flaky skin, acne, and clogged pores among other health related issues. According to Walden fermented foods and probiotic drinks are a better alternative that can also aid digestion and energize our

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