Aging is a part of life that most of us do not look forward to. We all want to live long and full lives, but most women don’t want to embrace aging. The good thing is that we all have the opportunity to age gracefully but some of that is out of our control when it comes to genetics. What we can control is our food choices by maintaining a healthy diet this along with regular exercise can make you look and feel years younger than you actually are. Most people tend to look older when they have wrinkles and loose skin, also when they are overweight. Stress can be a big contributing factor if you’re always frowning and letting this thing called life consume and depress you. You might want to try making a list of the good things in your life on a daily basis and meditation is a wonderful stress reliever too.
Here are some food choices with great anti aging benefits:
1.) Watermelon is great because it’s high in Vitamins and Minerals but low in calories.
2.)Avocados are packed with nutrients, protein and low in calories. Contains nearly 20 vitamins and minerals. Helps control blood pressure. Helps prevent disease and cancer. Low in sugar. Helps lower bad cholesterol. Helps you feel fuller longer and good for your eyes.
3.) Blueberries are good for burning belly fat, by activating the right genes.Protects your brain from damage due to environmental toxins. Reverses age related memory loss. Helps reduce the severity of allergies. Great for weight loss. Decrease your risk of getting heart disease. Helps prevent heart disease and cancer. Enhances mood and helps fight depression.
4.)Sweet Potatoes are an excellent choice because they’re rich in vitamins and minerals such as Iron and Calcium. Produces collagen which helps keep your skin looking smooth and youthful. Protects your body against toxins that may be linked to cancer. Increases energy, mood regulation, promotes healthy bones, heart, nerves, skin and teeth.
5.) Alaskan Salmon Salmon is the best source of Omega 3 Fatty acids. Helps prevent heart attack and cancer. High in vitamin D. Improves memory and improves overall brain function. Helps you focus better. Reduces systemic inflammation which helps prevent atherosclerosis, hypertension and heart stroke. Helps eye sight by decreasing your risk of getting Glaucoma. Provides glowing and supple skin.
6.) Red Wine (In moderation) This lowers your risk of getting cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes.Provides powerful antioxidants that heal the body. Good for heart health. Enhances the body’s immune system.Helps fight obesity by blocking fat cells ability to grow. Promotes circulation and healthy digestion. Prevents premature aging.
7.) Green Tea is another drink that is super good for you! Some of the benefits are that it boosts your metabolism so that you can lose weight, stabilizes your energy level and improves brain function. Provides powerful antioxidants that may reduce the risk of getting breast cancer, prostate cancer as well and colon cancer. Improves mood, vigilance and reaction time.
This is a small list of some of the foods, Super foods and healthy drinks that you can consume in your diet daily to enjoy the health benefits and enrich your life.