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Aging is a process that involves the loss of body cells due to the passage of time, to external elements such as stress or pollution and even improper nutrition. Aging is a time event and obviously inevitable, but it can definitely be slowed down by several methods but there is one that each one of us can take easily, there are foods that can slow down the aging process and all we need to do is include each one of it in our diet. Here are 5 superfoods to start eating today. 🙂
1- Green tea – Green tea has been consumed in Asia for thousands of years, known to contain a very powerful antioxidant that helps fight the signs of aging. This super antioxidant is EGCG (‘epigallocatechin-3-gallate’). Studies have shown that consuming this tea daily deferred the development of cardiac pathologies and diseases such as Alzheimer’s. Green tea can be a healthy substitute for coffee as a source of energy.
2- Garlic – The main ingredient in garlic is allicin, which is responsible for the flavor and strong smell of this food. Allicin is another very effective antioxidant. Garlic has antibacterial, antifungal and antiviral properties, and is therefore known to be a great tool in combating all types of infections. In addition to providing immunity to the body, garlic helps reduce the risk of some types of cancer (breast, prostate or esophagus). In the long run, garlic helps prevent high blood pressure and even heart attacks.
3- Tomato – The tomato has a ‘magic’ antioxidant component called lycopene. This element protects the skin from burns caused by exposure to the sun, which can cause wrinkles and spots on the skin. Tomato not only benefits the skin but also decreases the risk of certain types of cancer (especially the lung and stomach), as well as heart-related health problems.
4- Olive oil – The main food in Mediterranean diet (mine) is olive oil. Also, it contains omega 3, which helps maintain a healthy heart and reduces inflammation. It also helps regulate blood cholesterol levels. Olive oil fights the symptoms of aging skin by improving circulation, in addition to benefiting digestion.
5- Vegetables – Green leafy vegetables are rich in calcium, folic acid, and many other nutrients, making them excellent bone foods, as well as fighting against all age-related vision problems. They prevent the onset of various types of cancer, memory loss and the development of dementia.
6- Red fruits – It has been found that red fruits contain the maximum levels of antioxidants compared to all other fruits. These super antioxidants are especially present in blueberries and blackberries, helping the body to repair damage caused by aging and skin damage, combating various types of cancers, memory problems and urinary health.
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Excellent advice and some already use
Yes it is so much necessary for health
It’s really necessary that we take care of our body. Thank you for the helpful information.
I hear all of these health and beauty tips. I’m not saying they don’t work. But I’m reminded of a joke I hear a man say one time when he was talking to a friend. He said: “I would have taken better care of my body if I had known I was going to keep it this long.” Fact is some people mistreat their bodies when they’re young and age creeps up on them very quickly.
Very good post! Thank you for sharing it with us!
I too eat most of these things already, but it is nice to have a reminder. We are how we think, but also to a certain extent what we eat.
Great tips and I use most of these already. Good to know.
Garlic, the undisputed king of vegetables!
I guess I’m in good shape. I eat all of these.
Thank you so much for these healthy tips, agree with all of them, especially about vegetables and fruits!
Except for the latter, everything is actively included in my diet. And the green tea I drink every sutrin. This is a very useful post. Thanks.
I do eat a lot of these foods, but don’t drink green tea. I don’t really like the taste of it. I do drink normal tea though!
Glad you find it useful, thank you 🙂
Slows down the aging? OK! I see what I did wrong. Never used olive oil and didn’t learn about green tea until I was in my 50s. Too late! LOL.
It is never late @Cmoneyspinner 🙂 Thanks for reading 🙂
Most agreeable! Though not strictly ‘healthy’, I often find that smoking cigarettes using a Twenties-style ivory holder can help the ageing process as most passers-by tell me that I look ‘timeless’.
Very heathy post. I use Virgin olive oil in leafy vegetables. Only a teaspoon at a fraction of the cost of a $40 dollar bottle. The vegetables are high in B-vitamins plus minerals. Caffiene prevents me sleeping at Night. I have Sleep Apnea where one stops breathing a dozen times a night. Congenital an incurable. I fall to sleep easily and instantly at night. I drink orange juice or Dr. Pepper with Food for taste or water. I eat only twice a day at 7:30 AM and about 1Pm. For low weight. 3 meals are for working people. Retired, I work a keyboard.
There are a lot of things we can do to improve our lives 🙂
Useful post in maintaining health.
Glad you liked it, thank you!
Useful post in maintaining health. We should do everything we can for our lives; physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually, the rest is the Owner’s affair.
If we try our best to improve our lives we will have results for sure.
My parents produce our own olive oil.
Thanks for the tips, love to stay young.
We all want, right? 😉
Great Post. Live one day at a time and don’t be too precious about Health foods. It helps but exercise and healthy foods are no guarantee. My 2 uncles were fit and healthy and died of cancer anyway. But it probably improved their life when they were alive.
Maybe It was in their genetics, but you are right healthy food and exercise improve our life.
Good post. I have no problem with these foods, except for the olive oil. It’s quite expensive