That was something that bugged me when people said skin care (beyond washing the face) was "vanity". The skin is the largest organ in the body AND the first line of defense in our immune system. Of course you want to take care of it! All of it.
THANK YOU ! It annoys me so much when people say I am excessive with my skincare or my sunscreen like yes I am doing it partly because I want better looking skin, but also because I am at a higher risk of skin cancer (pale skin, lot of moles, very bad burn a few years ago) and your skin protects your entire body but what is protecting it ? There's only so much your skin can do you might as well take care of it.
Some people are triggered by any reference to vanity. They see an interest in beauty as being entirely self-absorbed. But, how your skin looks is linked to your health in many cases.
Thats like saying that taking care of your teeth is "vanity". Just like skin there is aesthetics component such as not having yellow teeth and bad breath but we of course dont want teeth cavities which can progress and become more dangerous to health. Same thing with skincare, nice skin looks better aesthetically but there is health component too.
I really love lifestyle advice for healthy skin. Nothing to do with collagen, but back in the day, I went to a doctor in Russia for help with acne, they gave me a what-to-do-about-acne leaflet, which was full of diet, exercise, gut health, and stress management advice. And only towards the bottom did it say, “if you really want to, you can try a topical treatment such as Skinoren (azelaic acid product sold over the counter in Russia at 15% and 20%).” I appreciate a well-rounded approach like that.
Wow, what a holistic approach! Looking back on the years i struggled with acne, it was always the ones where I was stressed, eating badly, and not exercising that it was the worst. I wish I had gotten that leaflet!
It’s amazing what a clean wholesome diet and SPF can do for your skin. Looking back at my photos from 2005, I look better now than back then, when I lived off junk
I am a type 1 diabetic and already knew where you were going with this video;- sugar is a destroyer of skin and other tissues in the body. In large amounts it can be as damaging as acid would be and people don't realize that fact. Again, thank you for educating us on the wellness of our outsides as well as our insides!
@@Scarlet-qg1xi Yes indeed! Literally most organs can be damaged due to high levels of sugars in the body. Sugar also feeds cancers and a diet high in sugar can trigger it to evolve in the body.
@@JaiProdz Yes, but I try to use all natural types such as stevia and a bit of honey. Splenda kills the gut biomes and can cause cravings, Nutra Sweet is damaging to the brain and central nervous system, and Sweet 'N'Low has a multitude of side effects too. I do consume items with Splenda in them but try to limit them.
I have been incorporating more vegetables into my diet, especially cruciferous vegetables like broccoli, kale, and cabbage. I also started taking a vegan omega-3 supplement. I made these changes for overall health but I have noticed a brighter and smoother complexion since improving my diet.
I appreciate that you mentioned the word "size" of the food items. Americans have this obsession over big sized food items unlike any other culture. I remember seeing a video where people compared all the food items in McDonald's in Japan and the US. Interestingly, the burgers and fries are mostly the same size with very similar calorie counts, but what's drastically different is the size of the soda. In Japan the soda size is tiny compared to the US. I've also seen mini sized canned sodas and mini donuts in France as well. Both Japan and France have amazing food and sweets. The key is, no secret, moderation. It's something that we all know but tend to forget. We don't have to live by the books. Don't feel guilty for eating unhealthy food, instead, congratulate yourself if you're able to reduce your consumption even if it's just by a bit, treat yourself occasionally, and slowly you'll get to a healthier place.
As a Registered Dietitian, I LOVE this video!!! Very accurate, very informative, very anti-diet and loved your emphasis of not having to eliminate all these foods. LOVE LOVE LOVE 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼
It’s funny but my overall health has improved significantly since I started watching your videos, and all I wanted was good skin! I went to a dermatologist for the first time the other day and he told me “your skin is the best skin I’m going to see today” and it was the compliment of the year. Thank you Dr. Dray!
None of these foods "1-7", are part of my (Australian) diet, apart from the odd glass of wine with a meal or at a party/event. However, the Australian sun exposure is an ongoing challenge in dealing with sun damage avoidance. I have a pescatarian, lacto-ovo diet, wear sunscreen, and cover up in the sun. I'm 58 and have Anglo-Saxon freckly skin, which living in Australian has been a challenge, yet my efforts and your advice Dr Dray, are paying off, as I get comments that I look younger than I actually am.
donuts was mentioned so many times in this video. i probably haven't had or craved donuts this year but ooh boy ironically, this video makes me want to order one. 🤣🤣🤣
I've been trying to cut out sugar lately.. coming from a history of eating awfully my entire life. And noticing the effects sugar had on my skin causing acne etc. It was hard at first, but now sugar tastes so strong and I can feel it on my teeth. It's just not appealing anymore. One step at a time.
It gets easier as time goes on. You get to recognise all the bad effects from sugar. It turned out that so many of my issues were down to over eating carbohydrates and I had no idea! Low carb has helped me tons.
For sure, other youtubers will copy or rewording Dr Dray's topic today. What I don't like is that they sometimes add informations that are wrong or inaccurate. Dr Dray is really trying to educate us while others just need viewers to gain lot of viewers=💰
Good morning to my favorite doctor! Finally someone talking about glycation! Although it is hard to avoid it completely, we can diminish it :) and take antioxidants.
Love the piece about “preserving function” Lots of people love justifying bad habits and use it to romanticize “eating what you want” “aging naturally under the sun.” Good luck with the skin cancer
Dr. Dray, have you ever done a video on all the buzz around fasting and autophagy and the belief that it improves skin and skin aging? I would really love it if you would.
Depends. There are people who swear by it and others who say it can be damaging. If you do a search on here you'll find multiple doctors with their takes on it. Mind you, some of the doctors might be questionable (chiropractors) but there are plenty of videos about it.
My skin challenges have been systemic and lifelong....and as I have aged, the challenges have changed in that direction, as well. It is a true blessing to have found such a unique perspection, expressed in a true authentic visual and voice that is uniquely positive in the delivery of the earned and learned wisdom of the ages, per say...lol...thanks Doc! 🙂 💪✌
Thank you for always being transparent! As a scientist, I appreciate when you mentioned that studies are not conclusive. There are many famous dietitians, and even some doctors on youtube who say "do that" or "don't do that" based on ONE study. It really gets me that they say these opinions as general truths, and then ordinary people form opinions based on that, and/or adjust their lives. Sometimes even if several studies confirm something, it still doesn't need to apply to every person (depending on the topic of course), and then come to the study which says it is not like that. People are complex beings, and the results can depend on the test group and their life habits, genetics, diet, health state...although there are things that are known (!) I think the best is to try it out and listen to your body and make it balanced and not extreme (unless you health requires it).
Ya, "all things in moderation". That's a tough one to figure out. For one person, that means 2-3 per year, and cakes and cookies are included in that count. For the next person, it means 1 per week PLUS they are considering the cookies and cakes as each being in seperate categories from the donuts and each other. I'm being serious with this comment. It's confusing out there!
I agree with you so much! My partner is one of these 'moderation' guys but eats junk every day. He thinks it's a healthy amount, I disagree. It would be so much easier if there was an average or a guideline of a ballpark figure for this.
Any sugar causes hyperglycation of the cells. Which is inflammation and rapid cell death. It’s not specific foods, it’s sugar. Lol. One of the first things you learn in esthetician school.
I don't even like doughnuts, but when she mentioned a triple sized doughnut as big as her head, it sounded rather tempting. Good thing I don't need to go grocery shopping anytime soon.
I had corona and my entire bodies skin is different. It’s hard to explain. But it feels like it’s detached from me in a way. I would love to see more videos on food-skin.
I love potato chips (which some interestingly have some good fats even though they're not good) and I found that for me the best way to "portion control" is to either buy the small bags or to pour some chips into a small bowl and eat them in another room. I'll be less likely to overeat them than when I was just eating them straight out of the bag and could finish the whole bag in one sitting
All I did was switch white bread to a 16 grain whole grain bread. I had a problem with both digestion and blood sugars. Both of these dramatically improved by switching this bread when I had eggs daily. The drop in my A1C was dramatic. I’m on insulin for type 2 diabetes. I only drink unsweetened diet soda occasionally. The only time I drink sweetened beverages is if I have a low blood sugar reaction. Try switching one or two items.
The donut part was hard to hear 🥲 but the rest of it made me glad I've given up mammals. I used to looove hot dogs and bacon and it's been hard giving them up but this adds another reason why I'm glad I did.
@@sharroon7574 I hear not only is killing animals for their bodies helps you look prettier, but the blood extracted from human babies makes you look even better! As long as you look good, who cares who dies? Right?
@@momentsformoms9467 wouldn’t want that pesky non murder to inconvenience a murdering family tho… ur right on point! Stay not vegan! Murder always wins! 👍🏼
When I travelled to NYC for my 40th birthday and went out to a restaurant I was blown away by the plate size and the food that came with it. I can eat a lot but I was able to doggy bag what I couldn't eat and got 2 more meals out of it by making a fresh salad to go with the left overs. Not only huge portions but really quite cheap as opposed to what you'd get here in NZ. Having said that portion sizes were a lot smaller ( normal ) at The Highline. But my lord NYC what a great place
Ha! When Americans who are not from NYC come to visit, they definitely will complain about portion sizes being too small (especially at higher end restaurants). Glad you enjoyed your time here!
Hey Dr. Dray! I love your educational videos they make my day. I was wondering if you could possibly do a video on vitiligo? It’s something that I think is interesting and pretty cool especially since it’s being more normalized now that models with vitiligo are being casted for huge campaigns and covers.
This video got me through half my intense mountain climbing elliptical workout and was kept me engaged! Thanks for all the effort you put in and information you provide us Dr Dray! Love you ❤️
I guess I never realized that diet could affect collagen. Thanks for making this “wiser” lady even wiser! Happy Wednesday, Dr Dray!! Hope you have a relaxing evening. 💜
Such a important topic excellent explanation of specifics! Personally I have eliminated all those foods and the differences are eye opening. A+video ☕️🧴☀️⭐️
Hi Uncle Charlie! How was your day? Hope you had a nice one. Still very humid here and we had bad storms this afternoon. Is it Fall yet??!! This heat is killing me! 😒
Great topic! I want to share my homemade low carb BBQ sauce here. Great on salmon, chicken, or salads. 6oz tomato paste 3/4 c apple cider vinegar 2T ghee 2T Maple lakanto 2T mustard 1T lakanto or pyure 1 T liquid smoke 1 tsp tamari Water/xanthan gum (to thicken or water down) Powdered onion, cumin, cayenne, paprika, garlic, chili flakes, sea salt
What about applying sunscreen to the back of the neck? I only seem to see clips of applying sunscreen to the face and front of the neck. Surely the back of the neck ages just as much as the front?
I was soooo much like this and also craving sugar is so natural because our bodies need it. It's all about finding the substitutes that work for you. Start small!
Traditional Texas BBQ marinate consists of lemon, vinegar to tenderize the brisket. But the slow smoking negates the good of this. But its still tasty regardless 😋
Thank you so much! This is very helpful for me. My daughter has Williams Syndrome and they are missing the elastin protein in the skin and because they have other health problems.
All sugars, carbs and even too sweet fruits ( bananas, mango, watermelon, grapes) unfortunately does that. Just eat healthy food, a lot of vegetables, cook yourself, so you know what is inside your meal. "Everything in moderation" doesn't work, same as drugs, smoking or alcohol.
These tips were great! Fortunately, I'm the person who can't eat dinner without vegetables and could live on oatmeal and boiled or steamed broccoli, but I have incredibly sweet tooth. Does anyone have some tips how to reduce eating sweets? That would be greatly appreciated.
Great video, but when she mentioned avocado on your hot-dog? Absolutely delicious! I like eating them with tomato and onions, as well. If you haven't, you should try it!
Can confirm. I rarely eats these goods. I went back to uni to get my Bachelors degree. I finished when I was 36. Many people thought I was a regular college age student. And those who thought I was an older student thought I was like 26.
No sugar all my life until after 40 years of age when I got surgical menopause, requiring HRT d/t severe post menopausal symptoms. BAM! Such intense sugar cravings that I’ve had to bring in chocolates and cakes for a nibble after dinner daily. I’ve tried my best to minimize it as much as possible but I want to improve further. How though?
For those who love processed meats like deli meats, pepperoni and hot dogs I would recommend checking out vegetarian versions of these foods like Tofurky slices, SmartLife Jumbo Smart Dogs, or Morningstar Farms or Gardein breakfast sausage patties. These options are so much better and more plentiful than they were when I quit eating meat in the 1980's. I think some of them are quite good and they don't have the damaging properties of the meats.
Eating clean, home baked meals are always the best way to stay healthy & age gracefully + SPF. Tips learned years ago, can testify this video is on point. Hope this helps others, another great video Dr. Dray. 😊 🌞
Not a single line on your face, this alone is enough to heed whatever you say!! The fact that you're also a skin specialist is even more reason to pay attention...This must be a combination of great genes and care....I mean you look 16! I've now gotten myself driving gloves thanks to you😀
Must be doing something right. Just turned 49 and not a (permanent) wrinkle in my face. I look 30 at most and often get mistaken for much younger than almost a 50 year-old. But this is the way for many women in my family. Same with my mom at that age, same for my grandma on that side of the family. We have always eaten a starch (potatoes), lots of vegetables (heaping plate) and a meat of some sorts. No artificial snacks but rather fruits, no sodas except for once in a while. Things like that. There must be something to it. I think it does show what you put into your body. And it's also good for the body itself.
Great information Doc. I try and eat a lower sugar diet. I am guilty of doing a “home pour” when I have a glass of wine 🍷 while at home. I will keep what you said in mind. 👍🏻
I truly appreciate your outlook, Dr. Dray! You strike a good balance between being as healthy as possible but yet also still enjoying life. It’s refreshing! 💛🙏🏻😘👩🏻⚕️
Hi Dr. Dray, What to you think about Collagen Supplement? Which on is best? How much is safe? I'm over 60 and took a collagen supplement for almost a year. I overall felt stronger.... My joints felt great, my nails grew stronger, my skin elasticity and gut health improved, etc. I would go back to taking a Collagen Supplement but I haven't seen much information about long term side effects. Would love to see a review on this! Thanks for all of the wonderful information you provide!!
I'm curious about nitrate free bacon? or turkey bacon? We have slowly removed any foods that come in a box or a can, that are full of strange chemicals etc. I am older, and I remember when the fast food restaurants has the "giant size" wars. All you had to do was "super size" your order. I was very careful when raising my kids to make their plates with proper serving sizes, and a balanced meal. They both still eat well and have told me they appreciate the way they learned to eat. I also tried to have a hot meal for them every night, cooking mostly from scratch. I would make a dessert on weekends, just once a week! Thank you for addressing this, Dr. Dray!
