Many studies have documented the link between a healthy diet and prevention of age-related or chronic diseases. To do your best to ward off aging, experts agree that a healthy lifestyle that includes regular exercise, wearing sunscreen, avoiding tobacco, regular sleep, and a nutritious diet is the answer.
Adding these foods and beverages into your eating plan for good health and to reduce the signs of aging:
• Fish; The American Heart Association recommends that adults eat two servings of fish a week, for the omega-3 fatty acids that boost heart health. New research suggests that omega-3s may also keep your brain sharp.
• Yogurt; A study in the International Journal of Obesity found that dieters eating three servings of fat-free yogurt a day lost 22 percent more weight and 61 percent more body fat than other has all the benefits of dairy foods.
• Nuts; are a great source of B vitamins that are good for your heart and your brain. The healthy fats in nuts benefit the elastin and collagen in skin, helping to maintaining skin's structure and keep it resilient. Small portions are advised, as nuts are high in calories.
• Garlic; Eating a clove of garlic a day (row or cooked) helps to protect the body against cancer and heart disease. The cardio protective effects of garlic are well recorded. One 1994 study in Iowa, USA, of 41,837 women between the age of 55 and 69 suggested that women who ate a clove of garlic at least once a week were 50 percent less likely to develop colon cancer.
• Avocado; This fruit is a good source of monounsaturated fat that helps to reduce the bad cholesterol in our body. It is also rich in vitamin E and helps to maintain a healthy skin by preventing skin aging.
• Berries; All kind of berries like blueberries, blackberries, black grapes contain phytochemicals that help to protect our body from the damage caused by aging.
• Vegetables; These include cabbage, radish, turnip, cauliflower. These vegetables assist our body to fight against cancer and toxins.
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