You are what you eat and now our food can help us turn back the hands of time! Try adding these to you diet to look younger and feel great!

Berries

Berries of all types — blueberries, raspberries, cranberries, strawberries — are super rich in antioxidants, such as flavonols and anthocyanins, which promote cell health and can protect against disease.

Dark Chocolate

Some of the most visible signs of the aging process can be seen in our skin. Exposure to ultraviolet radiation (UV) ages the skin more quickly. But did you know that eating (or drinking) dark chocolate has been shown to help protect the skin against the harmful effects of UV exposure?

Beans

Beans are an excellent source of low-fat protein, especially for those who don’t eat meat. They also contain fiber (which can help lower cholesterol), are rich in antioxidants, and are chock full of all sorts of vitamins and minerals, including iron, vitamin B and potassium.

Fish

Eating fish, or taking fish oil supplements, provides the body with omega-3 fatty acids that help protect against heart disease, reduce inflammation, decrease the risk of arrhythmia and lower blood pressure. Omega-3 fatty acids are found largely in cold water fish, including salmon, herring, tuna and sardines.

Vegetables

The best vegetables for finding antioxidants are green, leafy vegetables such as spinach and kale. Two of the antioxidants found are lutin and zeaxanthin, which have also been shown to protect against the negative effects of UV exposure.

Nuts

Nuts of all kinds are a good source of unsaturated fats. Like cold water fish, nuts contain omega-3 fatty acids, which are great for heart health. They’re also a good source of vitamins and minerals, including potassium, which helps lower blood pressure; vitamin E, which helps prevent cell damage; and calcium to maintain strong bones.

Red Wine

One of the most well recognized anti-aging components found in red wine is an antioxidant called resveratol. Studies have shown that resveratrol may help prevent blood clots, reduce the risk of cancer, decrease inflammation and lower bad cholesterol.

Whole Grains

A diet rich in whole grains, including oats, whole wheat and brown rice, has other anti-aging benefits because they’re rich in vitamins and minerals.

Garlic

Garlic’s anti-aging benefits include lowering cholesterol and blood pressure, reducing inflammation, and protecting and maintaining cell health

Avocados

Avocados are a great source of vitamin E and potassium, as well as monounsaturated fats and antioxidants. The vitamins and minerals in avocados have been shown to reduce cholesterol, improve skin health and lower blood pressure.

 

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