Aging is a natural process, but it can be slowed down with proper nutrition. Here are foods that will help you look and feel younger:
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Tomatoes, tomato sauce, ketchup, salsa. Lycopene gives them their red color and reduces the risk of heart disease, some types of cancer, and macular degeneration. It is better absorbed from thermally processed foods.
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Carrots, sweet potatoes, pumpkin. Beta carotene is converted into vitamin A, essential for healthy skin and eyes. They also contain lutein and lycopene, which protect the skin from the sun.
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Blueberries, red grapes. Improve memory and thinking due to anthocyanins.
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Broccoli, Brussels sprouts. Sulforaphane increases the removal of toxins from the body.
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Oats, barley, legumes. Reduces cholesterol and blood pressure. Legumes are rich in antioxidants.
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Spinach, kale. Reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases and vision problems.
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Salmon, sardines, tuna. Omega-3 fatty acids are good for the heart and mind.
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Apples. Quercetin prevents Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases. Nutrients in the peel.
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Low-calorie dairy products, soy milk. Calcium and vitamin D for bones and muscles. Soy lowers cholesterol.
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Avocado, olives. Monounsaturated fatty acids improve the absorption of carotenoids.
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Olive, walnut and flaxseed oil. Promote the absorption of vitamins and contain healthy omega-3 fatty acids.
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Green tea. Catechins prevent heart disease and breast cancer.
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Herbs and spices (ginger, oregano, sage, etc.). Antioxidants prevent many chronic diseases. Curcumin is especially beneficial.