Anti-aging foods :) Look younger

Posted: 12 years ago
Hi friends, greetings!
 
I'm back after a leave of absence, lol. Today I will talk about anti-aging foods. We all know that aging is a natural process in all living organisms and we humans are not exceptions or immune to this process.
But with our balance diet and selecting our food intake we can slow the aging process and can look young for a long time.
 
Foods with anti-oxidants are known to reduce the aging process. Fruits are usually very rich in anti-oxidants. Fruits like blueberries, strawberries, oranges, plums, banana, apples, pears, kiwifruit, pineapple, grapes and grapefruits are good source of anti-oxidants are can make you look young for a long long time :)
 
In vegitables - tomatoes, carrots, beoccoli,spinach, green beans, green salads, cucumber, salery, radish, zuccini, pumpkin, garlic, ginger and tumeric are some wonderful names.
 
Girls should always drink at least a glass of Cranberry juice and Orange juice evryday.
 
Fish is very rich in omega 3 fatty acids which is a great anti-oxidant. White meat is also good. All tree nuts like almonds, wallnuts,chestnuts and cashews contain essential fatty oils which can make you look young and also maintain your energy levels.
 
Here is how to balace your daily diet:

1. Produce

Piling your plate with fruits and vegetables is a no-brainer when it comes to weight loss ' they're low in calories, high in nutrients, and filling ' but the latest studies show that certain ones can provide surprising anti-aging benefits.

There's buzz about blueberries, for instance, for their memory-boosting potential. But berries of all hues are antioxidant-rich, reports Navindra P. Seeram, Ph.D., assistant professor at the University of Rhode Island College of Pharmacy in Kingston. That means they combat free radicals, molecules that can cause widespread cell damage and are linked to chronic inflammation. Unlike the inflammation that occurs when you sprain an ankle or strain a muscle, the type that contributes to aging is persistent, and thought to be at the root of most chronic diseases, from cancer, heart disease, and diabetes to Alzheimer's, arthritis, and osteoporosis. Berries' beauty bonus: They're chock-full of vitamin C, another potent antioxidant that may help keep your complexion looking smooth by fighting those pesky (skin-damaging) free radicals.

To keep your vision sharp, set your sights on spinach and other dark leafy greens. These veggies are prime sources of lutein and zeaxanthin, plant pigments that protect your eyes from the harmful effects of ultraviolet light. Leafy greens are also rich in vitamin K, a nutrient that plays a role in reducing bone loss and preventing fractures.

2. Protein

This key dietary component becomes even more critical starting in the 40s, when muscle mass begins to decline by up to 1 percent a year. That drop slows metabolism, which makes the pounds pile on more easily. The double whammy consequence: Added weight puts your health at risk, and down the road, diminished muscle mass can throw off your balance (upping chances of a fall), sap your strength, and even threaten your ability to recover from an illness or accident.

To hang on to your metabolism-boosting muscle ' and keep you feeling full after meals (another protein plus) ' experts recommend eating plenty of skinless chicken and turkey breast, lean beef and pork, eggs, beans, and seafood. And don't forget protein-rich dairy: Minerals (primarily calcium, phosphorus, and potassium) in fat-free milk and yogurt as well as low-fat cheeses help to keep blood pressure healthy, pudge in check, and bones strong. News flash: Calcium can't build bone if you're not getting enough protein, and current recommendations ' about five ounces a day for a 145-pound woman ' are too low, says Robert P. Heaney, M.D., professor of medicine at Creighton University in Omaha. Our Anti-Aging Meal Plan provides about 11 ounces of protein daily.

Another reason to spoon up some yogurt: Eating at least 1/4 cup every day led to a 60 percent lower risk of gum disease and a 50 percent lower risk of tooth loss in a Japanese study published in the Journal of Periodontology. The effect is thought to be linked to the probiotics in yogurt, but not in most other dairy.

3. Omega-3-Rich Fish

Fatty acids in seafood help quench the flames of chronic inflammation. In addition, "there's very good new data suggesting that omega-3 fats from fish act on an area of the brain that leads to improved mood and attitude among healthy people," says Artemis P. Simopoulos, M.D., author of The Omega Diet. These improvements in outlook lead to feeling healthier and more vigorous, she explains. The omega-3s in fatty fish like salmon and tuna have the most potent anti-inflammatory effects. But it's smart to consume omega-3s from plant sources, like walnuts and flaxseed, too ' especially if you're not fond of fish.

4. Whole Grains

A 2008 review of these diet-friendly foods ' which include whole wheat, oats, and brown rice, and the bread, cereal, and other edibles made from them ' concluded that a meal plan loaded with whole grains helps you stay slim, thanks, in part, to fiber's role in appetite control. Their low rankings on the glycemic index (a system that rates the effect of different carbohydrates on blood sugar levels) may also play a role.

A raft of research has also shown that whole grains offer protection against diabetes, heart disease, stroke, colon cancer, high blood pressure, and gum disease. These benefits are tied to the array of vitamins, minerals, plant chemicals, and again, fiber that work together to promote health. (That's why refined grains, which filter out these nutrients during manufacturing, and add some back later in the process, don't offer the same advantages.

5. Exercise

It's an anti-aging bonanza: Being active maintains muscle mass, boosts metabolism, and keeps your heart and lungs primed, among other benefits. Now, a recent study has found that running, in particular, promotes a long, independent life. Researchers at Stanford University School of Medicine followed a group of runners and non-runners for 21 years and found that elderly runners put off age-related disabilities for 16 years beyond their non-running counterparts. Runners also lived longer: 19 years into the study, only 15 percent of them had died compared with 34 percent of the non-runners. And the active ones were less likely to die from heart disease, stroke, cancer, and neurological conditions. While this study examined running, 30 minutes of more moderate aerobic activity, five days a week, will keep you healthy, according to recently released guidelines from the American Heart Association and American College of Sports Medicine. What should also be on your fitness agenda: strength training twice a week to maintain muscle and keep your metabolism humming.

Anti aging is possible. The body is designed to heal and repair itself with the aid of proper nutrition. The body requires two vital materials to complete this - energy and raw material. These two requirements are needed to maintain the cell's proper functions. The body is made up of cells and all cells are living. All living things need food. Each cell needs the proper food to keep it strong. Cells die and replace themselves at various intervals. To understand anti-aging, understand that when a cell replaces itself it has three options that it can replace itself with:

1. A cell may replace itself with a weaker cell each time. A cell will do this if it hasn't had the right nutritional foods available to it. This process is called degeneration.

2. A cell can replace itself with the same strength cell. This means the body doesn't improve. That is, you have a chronic condition.

3. The cell is capable of replacing itself with a stronger and better cell. This will happen only if the cell has an abundance of energy and the right raw materials. This process is called regeneration. It is anti-aging.

Many of the foods that we have been told are good for us in actual fact may cause degeneration. This can be shown by muscle testing. Your kinesiologist can supply you with information on which foods to avoid to stop degeneration, and which foods to buy to aid regeneration and anti-aging.

God bless.

 
 
  
Edited by JaspalToronto - 12 years ago
Posted: 12 years ago
Thanx for sharing d info yaar..
Some of d facts were new to me..
Posted: 12 years ago
thank you for sharing the info...
Posted: 12 years ago
thanks for sharing, its a good research (excluding pork), i always express my opinion clearly, hope you know n won't mind😊

Honey is good source of
antioxidants. its having lots of minerals and vitamins.
Take four spoon of hone and one tea spoon of cinnamon, boil it like tea in 3 cups of tea, take 1/4 cup 3-4 times a day...  it can help in anti aging, besides that using few drops of honey and a few drops of lemon as a mask for 15 mints leaves skin fresh and its also anti aging (if lemon doesn't suits some one's skin they can apply). (2nd one is what i read in some magazine long time ago)
http://www.longevity-and-antiaging-secrets.com/benefits-of-ginger-root.html

Ginger tea has antioxidants that help improve the immune system.
http://www.3fatchicks.com/8-benefits-of-ginger-tea/


lemongrass tea is also anti aging 
http://lemongrassherbal.blogspot.com/p/lemongrass-benefits.html

this is as per my latest research 😊

Edited by hukshila - 11 years ago
Posted: 11 years ago
Hey Jas πŸ˜ƒ

Awesome post. Definitely useful and will share with others too.
Thanks for it.
Posted: 11 years ago
Originally posted by Saams


Thanx for sharing d info yaar..
Some of d facts were new to me..
 
thanks Saams for your positive feedback.
 
Posted: 11 years ago
Originally posted by ragvir.fan


thank you for sharing the info...
 
U R welcome ragvir.fan, thanks for reading!😊
Posted: 11 years ago
Originally posted by -BurningDesire-


thanks for sharing
You are welcome BD, thanks for responding.
Posted: 11 years ago
Originally posted by hukshila


thanks for sharing, its a good research (excluding pork), i always express my opinion clearly, hope you know n won't mind😊

Honey is good source of
antioxidants. its having lots of minerals and vitamins.
Take four spoon of hone and one tea spoon of cinnamon, boil it like tea in 3 cups of tea, take 1/4 cup 3-4 times a day...  it can help in anti aging, besides that using few drops of honey and a few drops of lemon as a mask for 15 mints leaves skin fresh and its also anti aging (if lemon doesn't suits some one's skin they can apply). (2nd one is what i read in some magazine long time ago)
http://www.longevity-and-antiaging-secrets.com/benefits-of-ginger-root.html

Ginger tea has antioxidants that help improve the immune system.
http://www.3fatchicks.com/8-benefits-of-ginger-tea/


lemongrass tea is also anti aging 
http://lemongrassherbal.blogspot.com/p/lemongrass-benefits.html

this is as per my latest research 😊

Hey Kiran😊
good to see you here and thanks for your valuable comments and addition to anti-oxidant list. Hope our friends will benefit from it. God bless.
Posted: 11 years ago
Originally posted by AASUS


Hey Jas πŸ˜ƒ

Awesome post. Definitely useful and will share with others too.
Thanks for it.
thanks AASUS 😊
 
you have always encouraged me.
We have lots of blueberries, strawberries, Kiwis, oranges etc here in Canada. Please take advantage of it. lol

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