A 35-year-old man has revealed his anti-ageing secrets after a stranger told him he looks like a teenager – avoiding the sun and drinking alcohol.
Brandon Miles May wears sunscreen every day, covers up when he goes outside, and has never drunk a drop of alcohol in his life.
He also adds fresh fruit, plant-based foods, and fish to his diet, which he says has helped him feel as youthful as he did 10 years ago.
He said: “I think not drinking alcohol contributes to my youthful appearance. It really makes me feel young. I think it helps. I think I am young and I see it that way.”
“I’ve avoided the sun my whole life. I wear hoodies and physically cover the backs of my hands to block the sun.”
Brandon has been taking care of his skin since he was 13 years old and strives to maintain a healthy lifestyle.
“When you go through airport security, they ask your age. They do a double take,” says Brandon, a social media content creator from Detroit, Michigan, US.
“People vary in what age they think I am, but I’m 15, 16 or maybe 18 or 19.
“I’ve never had a procedure done before. What I do is very simple but effective.”
Brandon, who also runs a medical communications business, has always had a penchant for healthy food.
At age 15, he began changing his diet, including drinking more green tea and eating more plant-based foods.
At age 19, I gave up sugar, grains and carbs and now eat more organic foods and low-mercury fish.
He added: “At the age of 13, I was already starting to become conscious about longevity and anti-ageing.
“At that time, I was really into nutrition and keeping my body young.”
Brandon also believes that exercise is important, but he doesn’t do anything too “intense” so as not to strain his body.
He said: “I don’t do strenuous exercise. Excessive exercise can put a strain on the body and age it.”
“I try to stick to moderate, gentle exercise, like walking, yoga, and strength training.”
Brandon says he’s “investing” time in himself, but insists his lifestyle isn’t about living forever, but about staying healthy for as long as possible.
He added, “I want to feel good. Feeling young is part of looking young. Living forever is not my priority. Staying healthy is.”
“I think I look better than I did 10 years ago. I feel younger both physically and mentally. I believe the body follows the mind.”
Brandon says strangers assume his lifestyle must be “exhausting,” but he says it’s easy to implement – and he still enjoys treats like chocolate.
He added: “I eat chocolate every day. I use chocolate with a cocoa content of 92 to 100 percent. It’s very bitter.”
“I’m also pretty flexible. If I go out to dinner, I’ll have bread and olive oil.”
Brandon’s Anti-Aging Tips:
– Avoid sunlight and protect your skin by wearing UV-blocking clothing.
– Use SPF every day
– Eat berries such as blueberries, blackberries and raspberries, as they have anti-inflammatory properties.
– Eat low-mercury fish, such as sardines, which are rich in omega-3
– Eat organic fruits and vegetables
– Avoid carbs, sugar and grains
– Avoid alcohol
