There are certain foods that some refer to as anti-aging foods because they are so full of vitamins and minerals that they can help your body fight the ravages of time and keep you healthy. A healthy body has a vibrant glow that defies age. Here are top foods that can help fight aging:
Avocado – contains vitamin E which aids in the healthy glow of the skin and prevents skin aging.
Garlic – known to be an anti-aging food that protects the body from heart disease and cancer. Garlic makes it less likely that someone will develop colon cancer. Garlic is also known to reduce cholesterol levels and works more effectively than aspirin in reducing the risks of heart disease.
Spinach – high in antioxidants. The lutein and zeaxanthin found in spinach helps fight Age-related Macula Degeneration (AMD), a leading cause of age related blindness, also known to prevent cataracts, another common age related eye disease. The age related bone disease osteoporosis may also be avoided by regular dietary intake of spinach. Rich in beta-carotein, a precursor to Vitamin A which assists in bone growth and regeneration. Spinach is also one of nature’s more powerful sources of Vitamin K which acts in a similar way to Vitamin D in regulating calcium and “gluing” it into the bone matrix.
Salmon, Arctic Char and Tuna – full of Omega-3 essential fatty acids.
Walnuts – a great (and mercury-free) source of omega-3 essential fatty acids.
Watermelon – contains vitamins A, B, C, RE, Zinc and selenium that are known to fight off free radicals that cause skin aging and cancer.
Blueberries and Blackberries – packed full of powerful antioxidants (flavinoids) and other chemicals that your body needs to make repairs and prevent some of the damage caused by aging.
Green Tea – high levels of antioxidants which help the body to remove damaging free radicals.
Red Wine – contains “resveratrol” that help the body fight off age-related illness.
Kidney Beans – good source of protein and extremely high in antioxidants.
Olives and olive oils – rich source of monounsaturated fats which plays a role in its ability to reduce the risk of heart disease. Has natural anti-inflammatory properties which may reduce the risk of age-related diseases Cold pressed olive oil may help to protect sun worshipers from skin cancer.
Lentils – high in fiber lentils are great for regulating blood sugar and preventing diabetes, and make a great meat substitute.
Carrots – contain a lot of vitamin A, and beta carotene, which works as an anti-inflammatory and helps your skin look better. If you do not get enough vitamin A in your diet, you will get more wrinkles, skin impurities, and other skin problems.
Water – 8-12 glasses pure filtered water a day to purify and hydrate your body.
