Posted on February 21, 2008 in Latest News
Everyone must have heard but the saying “Eating right is the key for staying young.” You even must have heard that certain foods are rich with properties which make them exclusively anti aging food. This raises question like how food regulates anti aging process, which are the specific anti aging foods, etc. All your questions are being answered below.
You must be thinking that how food can regulate anti aging process? Your body is made up of millions of cells, as you grow old the cells within your body also ages and finally they die. These dead cells are replaced with new cells. The quality of new cells is completely regulated by the diet you take. With the age the cell regeneration process becomes weak and results into weaker cells as compared to the initial cells. Here anti aging food plays a vital role in producing healthy and strong cells.
Below are few general nutrition tips which will help you in transforming your regular diet into anti aging diet.
- Most important point is to limit your sugar and fats intake
- It is advisable to avoid underground vegetables such as carrots, potatoes, yams, etc.
- Instead of fruit juices opt for fresh fruits as juices contains high sugar and fat content
- Daily take mild doses of multi vitamins and mineral supplements
- Minimize your intake of processed vegetables, fruits, legumes, non-fat skim milk, whole grains and lean meat
- Instead of fast digesting carbohydrates opt for complex carbohydrates
- Everyday you need to drink 10-12 glasses of water
- Lastly it is advisable to consume antioxidants like 100 IU of Vitamin E as a bonus
10 Specific Anti Aging Foods:
This section would throw some light on specific anti aging foods and there properties. In addition to the general anti aging diet tips (as discussed in the previous section) you need to know specific anti aging food. So that you can include them in your anti aging diet plan.
- Cruciferous Vegetables: Vegetables belonging to cruciferous family helps your body to combat against toxins and cancer. Cauliflower, cabbage, turnip, kale, radish, broccoli, Brussels, watercress and sprouts are the main vegetables of this family. It is advisable to take at least 115 Gms of these vegetables either one or in combination daily.
- Brown Rice and Whole Meal Pasta: This group is an excellent source of complex carbohydrates. Throughout the day these complex carbohydrates provide your body with a constant supply of energy. In addition to complex carbohydrates brown rice is a good source of Vitamin B and fiber. When compared to normal pasta whole meal pasta contains fiber as well as iron.
- Soya: Soya is the best food for menopausal women as it regulates the estrogen level. It even prevents the development of osteoporosis, Alzheimer’s and heart diseases. It is advisable to consume fermented soya products as they are easily digested.
- Ginger: It is useful in improving your circulatory and digestive system especially for older people. It is also helpful in alleviating rheumatic pains and aches.
- Garlic: Daily a clove of garlic either cooked or raw can prevent you from heart disease and cancer. Various research studies have proved the cardio-protective properties of garlic.
- Avocado: Basically a fruit but popularly used as a vegetable. It is a rich source of healthy monounsaturated fat hence beneficial in reducing the bad cholesterol level in your body. It is the best source of Vitamin E necessary for maintaining a healthy skin and slow downs the skin aging process. It is reported be rich in potassium hence preventing high blood pressure and fluid retention.
- Berries: All types of berries contain phytochemicals called as Flavonoids. These phytochemicals act as powerful antioxidants hence protecting your body from the damage caused by aging and free radicals.
- Watermelon: Both the flesh and seeds of watermelon contains anti aging properties. Its flesh is a rich source of Vitamins A, B and C where as seeds contain Vitamin E, essential fats and selenium. All these components help your body to combat against free radical and aging damage.
- Nuts: All types of nuts are rich source of minerals especially brazi nut and walnut. Nuts can boost your immune and digestive system as well as improve your skin quality. They are also helpful in controlling your cholesterol levels. Try to avoid rancid nuts as they are related with high levels of free radicals.
- Water: Daily you need to drink at least 8 glasses of water. Water helps in flushing out toxins and waste material from your body.
» Filed Under Latest News
Comments
Leave a Reply
