Super Foods for a Healthy Body
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We all know that certain foods such as potato chips, cake and cookies aren’t good senior food with negative aging effects. Most of us also realize the importance of adult nutrition to keep our weight under control. However, you may not realize just how important certain foods can be to helping us slow body aging and brain age. These foods also slow brain age and other aging effects. We’re going to discuss 10 “superfoods” that should become a part of your regular aging nutrition.
Flax: You should sprinkle ground flaxseed on your cereal, muffins, salads and pancakes every day. Flax is not only a natural laxative and source of both soluble and insoluble fiber, it can also help you ward off cancer. Flax also contains Omega-3 fatty acids which can reduce your risk of heart disease.
Salmon: Another of the super foods that contains Omega-3 fatty acids is salmon. Eating canned or fresh salmon two times a week can reduce your risk of heart attacks and inflammatory diseases such as arthritis. It can also prevent depression.
Soy: Soy is a low-fat plant-based protein that can be found in tofu, miso, tempeh and many drinks. This super food can slow cancer growth and osteoporosis, as well as lower your cholesterol.
Green Tea: This beverage is not only soothing, it also contains powerful antioxidants that can prevent cancer, premature aging and heart disease.
Skim Milk: Another important beverage is skim milk which contains high amounts of calcium. Three servings of milk or milk products each day can help you strengthen your bones and prevent osteoporosis, which important for women 60 and over who have been through menopause.. Baby boomer women may also take comfort in the fact that skim milk often relieves the symptoms of PMS.
Garlic: You have probably heard the wonders of garlic, and they are certainly true. Research has proven that garlic can lower your cholesterol, prevent blood clots and boost your immune system. Eating a few cloves of fresh, crushed garlic every day can help you to fight infections such as the flu or common cold.
Spinach: Popeye had it right, because this vegetable contains iron folate – a B vitamin that encourages the formation of blood cells, cell division and growth. Spinach also contains lutelin which is an antioxidant that can improve your eyes, skin and cardiovascular system.
Broccoli: This super food contains beta-carotene which helps your eyes and strengthens your immune system. Broccoli also contains high amounts of vitamin C and fiber, and can help you fight off cancer.
Tomatoes: This red fruit has powerful antioxidants. Cooked or processed tomatoes can help you lower your risk of heart disease, slows brain age, and cancer, particularly prostate cancer.
Blueberries: Last but not least, these delicious berries contain more antioxidants than any other food. They can help you to fight the damage of free radicals caused by stress aging, pollution and sun exposure. Blueberries can also reduce your risk of contracting urinary infections.
Try to incorporate as many of these 10 super foods as possible into your senior diet. You will slow aging effects, reduce your risk of contracting many diseases, strengthen your body and feel healthier than ever!
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