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Anti-Aging: Ten Super Foods that Do the TrickPosted Monday, January 5, 2009 to MARKETSPACE > Skin Care Posted by JaneP ten super foods which serve as anti-aging formulas Beauty products, rejuvenating spas, enhancers and concealers, nutrition supplements - the market is full of magic anti-aging products, which promise to make us feel refreshed and rejuvenated. One touch and voila! You are ten years younger. Unfortunately, the effects are somewhat ephemeral. From that refreshed look in the morning to a fatigued, lifeless, aging face by the afternoon - these mercurial products only go thus far. Beauty products, rejuvenating spas, enhancers and concealers, nutrition supplements - the market is full of magic anti-aging products, which promise to make us feel refreshed and rejuvenated. One touch and voila! You are ten years younger. Unfortunately, the effects are somewhat ephemeral. From that refreshed look in the morning to a fatigued, lifeless, aging face by the afternoon - these mercurial products only go thus far. The secret to a youthful, healthier body is in your food. These juicy, red things are rich in Lycopene, a magic anti-aging ingredient that prevents our cells from weakening and also fights against cancer. Tomatoes cooked in olive oil release five times more Lycopene than when eaten raw. 2. Cook those fishy stories This gift from the waters is rich in Omega 3 fatty acids - anticoagulants which keep the heart healthy and strokes at bay. The high-quality, low-fat protein found in fish helps make your skin more elastic and toned, keeping wrinkles away. 3. An apple a day… Apples are a good source of pectin, a fiber that can lower cholesterol and glucose levels. They're also a good source of vitamin C, an anti-oxidant that protects your body's cells and keeps blood vessels healthy. The olive branch is a symbol of peace – and it is also a symbol of good health. Olives help reduce blood pressure and alleviate the risk of heart disease. Olive oil is also rich in Hydroxytyrosol, another great anti-aging ingredient that stabilizes the cell plasma membrane. 5. Go nuts about nuts Nuts are rich in unsaturated fats which reduce the risk of heart attack and keep the skin soft, supple and wrinkle-free. They are also a concentrated source of vitamins and minerals. Food for the brain as well, nuts promote the production of serotonin, a neurotransmitter, which serves as a ‘mood brightener’ and reduces depression. 6. Go berry berry nutritious Rich in anti-oxidants, berries - including strawberries, blueberries, and cranberries - help your body to fight daily stress. With 3 times more power than vitamin C, berries are your body’s soldiers against cancer and other age-related diseases. Also known as memory boosters, berries are just the anti-aging food to keep your mind and body agile. No, we’re not talking about the chocolate bars in your refrigerator, but the real chocolate that is cocoa. Chocolate is rich in flavanols that help preserve the healthy functioning of blood vessels. Apart from maintaining youthful blood vessels, chocolate also lowers the risk of high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, kidney disease, and dementia. Try and buy chocolate that has more cocoa content. Broccoli is an amazing super food. As much as you may despise it! With an array of nutrients like anti-oxidants, Vitamin C and Beta-carotene, folate, Vitamin E and chromium, it keeps your insides healthy and outsides beautiful. High in Vitamins A and C and a plenteous source of dietary fiber, carrots are fabulous anti-aging disease fighters. Eating a carrot every day helps lower blood cholesterol by up to 10%. Beta-carotene in carrots helps to lower the risk of stroke. 10. Spill the magic with spinach This leafy green vegetable has been Popeye’s magic potion for years - and not for nothing. A powerful anti-oxidant, spinach has rich concentrates of lutein which reflect harmful UV rays away from the body. UV rays are one of the biggest reasons for aging and wrinkled skin. It also has folic acid which is instrumental in the production of red blood cells, keeping it young and energetic. Taking in adequate portions these super foods can do wonders to your body. The idea is not to give up other foods but to make these super foods a staple in our everyday meals. Happy eating!
1. Get the tang of tomatoes These juicy, red things are rich in Lycopene, a magic anti-aging ingredient that prevents our cells from weakening and also fights against cancer. Tomatoes cooked in olive oil release five times more Lycopene than when eaten raw. 2. Cook those fishy stories This gift from the waters is rich in Omega 3 fatty acids - anticoagulants which keep the heart healthy and strokes at bay. The high-quality, low-fat protein found in fish helps make your skin more elastic and toned, keeping wrinkles away. 3. An apple a day… Apples are a good source of pectin, a fiber that can lower cholesterol and glucose levels. They're also a good source of vitamin C, an anti-oxidant that protects your body's cells and keeps blood vessels healthy. 4. Say yes to olives The olive branch is a symbol of peace – and it is also a symbol of good health. Olives help reduce blood pressure and alleviate the risk of heart disease. Olive oil is also rich in Hydroxytyrosol, another great anti-aging ingredient that stabilizes the cell plasma membrane. 5. Go nuts about nuts Nuts are rich in unsaturated fats which reduce the risk of heart attack and keep the skin soft, supple and wrinkle-free. They are also a concentrated source of vitamins and minerals. Food for the brain as well, nuts promote the production of serotonin, a neurotransmitter, which serves as a ‘mood brightener’ and reduces depression. 6. Go berry berry nutritious Rich in anti-oxidants, berries - including strawberries, blueberries, and cranberries - help your body to fight daily stress. With 3 times more power than vitamin C, berries are your body’s soldiers against cancer and other age-related diseases. Also known as memory boosters, berries are just the anti-aging food to keep your mind and body agile. 7. Get the chocolate delight No, we’re not talking about the chocolate bars in your refrigerator, but the real chocolate that is cocoa. Chocolate is rich in flavanols that help preserve the healthy functioning of blood vessels. Apart from maintaining youthful blood vessels, chocolate also lowers the risk of high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, kidney disease, and dementia. Try and buy chocolate that has more cocoa content. 8. Go bonkers about broccoli Broccoli is an amazing super food. As much as you may despise it! With an array of nutrients like anti-oxidants, Vitamin C and Beta-carotene, folate, Vitamin E and chromium, it keeps your insides healthy and outsides beautiful. 9. Catch up with carrots High in Vitamins A and C and a plenteous source of dietary fiber, carrots are fabulous anti-aging disease fighters. Eating a carrot every day helps lower blood cholesterol by up to 10%. Beta-carotene in carrots helps to lower the risk of stroke. 10. Spill the magic with spinach This leafy green vegetable has been Popeye’s magic potion for years - and not for nothing. A powerful anti-oxidant, spinach has rich concentrates of lutein which reflect harmful UV rays away from the body. UV rays are one of the biggest reasons for aging and wrinkled skin. It also has folic acid which is instrumental in the production of red blood cells, keeping it young and energetic. Taking in adequate portions these super foods can do wonders to your body. The idea is not to give up other foods but to make these super foods a staple in our everyday meals. Happy eating! 0 Comments | Share | Save to Favorites Report Abuse| Rate It: Add Comment |