A 35-year-old man has revealed his anti-aging secrets after being told by strangers think he looks like a teenager - stay out of the sun and avoid alcohol.<br /><br />Brandon Miles May wears sunscreen daily, covers up his skin when he goes outside and has never touched a drop of alcohol in his life.<br /><br />He also eats a diet of fresh fruit, plant-based food and fish, which he says helps him feel just as young as he did 10 years ago.<br /><br />He said: "I attribute not drinking to my youthful appearance. Really embodying the feeling of youth. I think it has helped. I think and see myself as young.<br /><br />"I've been staying out of sunlight my whole life. I wear a hoodie to block the sun and use physical coverings on the backs of my hands."<br /><br />Brandon has been looking after his skin since he was just 13 and made an effort to maintain his healthy lifestyle.<br /><br />Brandon, a social media content creator, from Detroit, Michigan, USA, said: "When I go to the airport security ask me who old I am. They do a double take.<br /><br />"The age people think I am ranges but it can be 15 or 16 or 18 to 19.<br /><br />"I've never had any work done. What I do is pretty simple but effective."<br /><br />Brandon, who also owns a medical communications business, has always had a taste for healthy food.<br /><br />At 15, he started making some dietary changes such as incorporating green tea and more plant based foods.<br /><br />And at 19 he cut out sugars, grains and carbohydrates and now eats a diet of organic food and lots of low mercury fish.<br /><br />He added: "At 13 I was already starting to become aware of longevity and anti-aging.<br /><br />"I was really into nutrition at that stage and keeping my body young."<br /><br />Brandon also feels it is important to exercise but doesn't do anything to "heavy" to avoid straining his body.<br /><br />He said: "I don't go heavy on exercise. Too much exercise can cause stress on the body - it can age the body.<br /><br />"I keep my exercise moderate and gentle - a walk, yoga, and some strength training."<br /><br />Brandon says "invests" time into himself but insists his lifestyle isn't about living forever - but maintaining his health for as long as possible.<br /><br />He added: "I want to feel good. Feeling young is part of looking young. Living forever isn't a priority. It's about maintaining my health.<br /><br />"I think I look better than I did ten years ago. I feel physically and emotionally young. I think the body follows the mind."<br /><br />Brandon said strangers think his lifestyle must be "exhausting" but he says it is simple to follow. And he will still eat treats such as chocolate.<br /><br />He added: "I eat chocolate every single day. I have 92 per cent to 100 per cent cacao. It's super bitter.<br /><br />"I'm pretty flexible too. If I go out for dinner I'll have some bread and olive oil."<br /><br />Brandon's tips for anti-aging: <br /><br />- Stay out of the sun and protective your skin with UV protection clothing<br />- Wear SPF daily <br />- Eat berries such as blueberries, blackberries and raspberries - which he says are anti-inflammatory<br />- Eat low mercury fish such as sardines which are full of Omega-3<br />- Eat organic fruit and vegetables<br />- Avoid carbohydrates, sugar and grains <br />- Avoid alcohol
