{"id":460597,"date":"2026-02-05T18:33:13","date_gmt":"2026-02-05T18:33:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/460597\/"},"modified":"2026-02-05T18:33:13","modified_gmt":"2026-02-05T18:33:13","slug":"i-avoid-nine-foods-and-look-30-years-younger-than-my-real-age","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/460597\/","title":{"rendered":"‘I avoid nine foods and look 30 years younger than my real age’"},"content":{"rendered":"

Edson says people accuse him of cheating but he follows simple rules – including one food every morningNeil Shaw<\/a> Assistant Editor (Money and Lifestyle)<\/p>\n

07:52, 05 Feb 2026Updated 15:33, 05 Feb 2026<\/p>\n

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No-one believes how old Edson really is (Cover Images)<\/p>\n

A man who says he looks 30 years younger than his real age says people often accuse him of using Botox, fillers or cosmetic surgery, but he never touches them. Edson Brandao says the truth is actually easier than people think, and anyone can do it.<\/p>\n

Edson said: \u201cI\u2019ve never had plastic surgery. I\u2019ve never had Botox. What I have is consistency. Anyone can do this.\u201d Edson is an author, influencer, and digital marketing business owner. He\u2019s built a loyal social media following by encouraging people to take charge of their health at any age.<\/p>\n

When he was younger, health wasn\u2019t a priority. That changed when he turned 40. \u201cI realised that ageing wasn\u2019t something that just happens overnight. It\u2019s built by daily habits,\u201d he says. \u201cI knew that if I didn\u2019t start taking care of myself, I would feel it later.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Edson says it is down to diet and exercise (Cover Images)<\/p>\n

Edson committed to a routine and stuck with it. For 18 years, he\u2019s followed the same structure – and he will turn 59 this month. For Edson, exercise is a must. He goes to the gym daily, mixing weight training with cardio.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s not about being extreme,\u201d he explains. \u201cIt\u2019s about showing up consistently.\u201d<\/p>\n

He believes strength training has helped him keep a youthful look, good energy, and strong posture. Cardio, he says, keeps his heart healthy and his mind sharp. \u201cThe body responds to what you ask of it,\u201d he adds. \u201cIf you stop asking it to move, it stops responding.\u201d<\/p>\n

Edson is just as careful with his food choices. He shares the foods he avoids, not to judge others, but to show how much diet can affect aging from the inside out. On his personal \u201cavoid list\u201d are white bread, sugary cereals, fried foods, fast-food meals, processed cheese, sweets, chocolates, sugary drinks, and ultra-processed snacks.<\/p>\n

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\u201cThese foods drain your energy and accelerate ageing,\u201d he says. \u201cPeople want to look young, but they don\u2019t want to change what they eat.\u201d<\/p>\n

Instead, Edson focuses on whole foods and fruit, regularly rotating options such as avocado, papaya, figs, berries, oranges, strawberries, blackberries and dragon fruit, depending on what\u2019s available and in season. \u201cForget Botox. I eat fruit,\u201d he says.<\/p>\n

He thinks food should be seen as medicine, not something you try to fix later with pills. \u201cYou don\u2019t need supplements to fix a bad diet,\u201d he explains. \u201cYou need better food.\u201d<\/p>\n

He includes garlic for inflammation, blueberries for brain health, wild salmon for his heart, turmeric to calm his cells, raw honey for immunity, grass-fed liver for nutrients, and pasture-raised eggs as regular parts of his diet.<\/p>\n

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Edson says anyone can follow the same rules (Cover Images)<\/p>\n

Edson keeps his skincare routine simple. One of his most popular habits is using frozen cucumber on his face every day. \u201cIt reduces puffiness and refreshes the skin,\u201d he says. \u201cIt\u2019s affordable, natural and effective.\u201d<\/p>\n

He thinks many people miss out on simple, affordable solutions because they believe youth only comes from products or clinics. Edson also shares foods he believes help support metabolism and reduce stubborn belly fat. These include Greek yoghurt, broccoli, oatmeal, salmon, berries, green tea, olive oil, almonds, avocado, eggs, beans, spinach, quinoa, asparagus, legumes, black coffee, apple cider vinegar, lemon and cayenne chillies.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis is about nourishment, not punishment,\u201d he says. Edson says his appearance and energy come from what he calls \u201cboring but powerful habits.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Edson Brandao at 37 years old (Cover Images)<\/p>\n

He sleeps on his back to avoid facial creases, uses mouth tape to help him breathe through his nose, dry brushes before showers, and stays hydrated with electrolyte water. He makes sure to get enough fibre for gut health, takes magnesium glycinate at night to help him sleep, keeps his protein intake steady to maintain muscle, and uses a silk pillowcase to protect his skin.<\/p>\n

He also journals every day and practises gratitude to help manage stress. \u201cA calm mind supports a younger body,\u201d he explains.<\/p>\n

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Edson Brandao says exercise is a must. He goes to the gym daily, mixing weight training with cardio (Cover Images)<\/p>\n

\u201cStress ages you faster than time.\u201d One ritual Edson never skips is ginger in the morning.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt boosts energy, clarity and digestion,\u201d he says. \u201cIt sets the tone for the day.\u201d With 2026 underway, Edson hopes his story will help others see aging in a new light.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis isn\u2019t about trying to look younger than everyone else,\u201d he says. \u201cIt\u2019s about feeling strong, confident and alive at any age.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Edson Brandao at 58, left, and 38 (Cover Images)<\/p>\n

He believes it\u2019s never too late to change direction. \u201cThe number on your birth certificate doesn\u2019t define your future,\u201d Edson adds. \u201cYour habits do.\u201d<\/p>\n

For many of his followers, that message has changed their lives. For Edson, inspiring others matters just as much as looking young. \u201cIf I can show people what\u2019s possible then every year that passes is something to celebrate,\u201d he says.<\/p>\n

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Edson Brandao (Cover Images)<\/p>\n

Edson, from Teresina in Piau\u00ed, Brazil, posts daily about fitness, food, and lifestyle, followers often say he looks like he\u2019s in his twenties.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Edson says people accuse him of cheating but he follows simple rules – including one food every morningNeil…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":460598,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[36],"tags":[64,63,34173,79041,538,1295,137,15353,532,4884,79042],"class_list":["post-460597","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-nutrition","tag-au","tag-australia","tag-botox","tag-cosmetic-surgery","tag-fitness","tag-food","tag-health","tag-healthy-eating","tag-nutrition","tag-olive-oil","tag-plastic-surgery"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/460597","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=460597"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/460597\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/460598"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=460597"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=460597"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=460597"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}