I would love to know what foods might have anti-aging benefits and could help keep me healthy and young.
David Goldstein deleted answer April 20, 2018
I would love to know what foods might have anti-aging benefits and could help keep me healthy and young.
Can you add years to your life by making smarter food choices? Yes of course. Many things contribute to the length of your life, but by following a healthy lifestyle, staying active, and eating a good diet, you can often help slow down the aging process and even fight off age related diseases such as osteoporosis, diabetes, and heart disease.
The older you get the more important it is to pack your diet with nutrient rich low calorie foods like vegetables, fruits, and whole grains. Here are some foods that have proven to be full of anti-aging properties and could help you knock off a few years:
Olive oil: The mono-unsaturated fats in olive oil can lower your risk of heart disease and cancer. Olive oil contains polyphenols, powerful antioxidants that help prevent age related diseases.
Yogurt: Yogurt is rich in calcium which can help prevent osteoporosis. It also contains good bacteria that helps maintain gut health and diminish age related intestinal illness.
Fish: Omega-3 fats in fish help prevent cholesterol buildup in arteries and protect against abnormal heart rhythms. Eating fish can help lower your risk of heart disease.
Dark Chocolate: The cocoa in dark chocolate is rich in flavonoids. These preserve the healthy function of blood vessels which can lower your risk of high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, kidney disease, and dementia. Dark chocolate can also give you better skin texture and a stronger resistance to UV rays.
Wine: In moderation wine protects against heart disease, diabetes, and age-related memory loss. Red wine contains resveratrol, a compound that that likely contributes to and may activate genes that slow cellular aging.
Blueberries: Blueberries can help manufacture collagen and contain a lot of vitamin C & E. These rid the body of harmful chemicals that can have long term damaging effects on organs.
Water-rich foods: Foods high in water content such as cucumbers, watermelon, apples, peaches, melons, and celery are good for hydrating your skin and keeping away wrinkles. Hydrating fluids like green tea and sparkling beverages are also great for this.
Carrots and Tomatoes: These are stocked with phytonutrients and antioxidants. The Beta carotene and lycopene that are found in carrots and tomatoes can help protect your skin from sun damage and repair skin cells.
Kiwis: Kiwis contain potassium, vitamin C and lutein, which can help reduce heart disease. They are known to neutralize free radicals that could lead to things like cancer and heart disease.
Spinach: Spinach is exceptionally rich in lutein content that helps keep eyes healthy and bright. It also contains lots of vitamins including folate that aids in production and maintenance of new cells, including red blood cells.
Alaskan King Crab: This crab is high in protein, low in fat, and filled with zinc, a great antioxidant. It helps keep bones healthy and gives the immune system a boost.
Pomegranates: Pomegranates have been known to reduce risk of most cancers and slow the growth of prostate cancer cells.
Artichokes: These are known as a bone building vegetable. Artichokes are high in magnesium and potassium and contain flavonoids and polyphenols, which help reduce risk of stroke.
Chili Peppers: Chili peppers can help to stimulate metabolism. They work as a natural blood thinner and release endorphins. They are also rich in beta-carotene which turns into vitamin A in blood to help fight infections.
