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The 7 Best Foods for Anti-Aging

  • Abby Tannen
  • Aug 11, 2015
  • 2 min read

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Anti-Aging Nutrients-when you eat healing foods with key anti-aging nutrients, you become healthier on the inside which is reflected on the outside by an outer glow of vibrant health.

Top vitamins for anti-aging are: vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin E, vitamin K, and B vitamins.

Top minerals for anti-aging are: sulfur, silicon, zinc, iron, selenium, magnesium, potassium, and calcium.

Top phytochemicals for anti-aging are: Chlorophyll, beta-carotene, zeaxanthin, quercetin, lutein, and squalene.

  • Leafy Green Vegetables- Kale, spinach, collard greens, dandelion greens, mustard greens, arugula, watercress, red and green oak leaf lettuce, and romaine lettuce are excellent leafy greens to eat on a daily basis. These leafy greens are packed with water, amino acids, phytochemicals, enzymes, chlorophyll, antioxidants, and fiber, which detoxify, alkalinize and nourish the entire body.

  • Berries-strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, goji berries, cranberries, raspberries, mulberries, and acai berries help cleanse the body of toxins and fights chronic inflammation resulting in beautiful, healthy skin, hair and nails. Berries protect against the oxidant stress which causes aging due to the high levels of vitamin C, minerals, antioxidants, and phytochemicals that they contain,

  • Avocados- contains essential omega-3 fatty acids that moisturize your skin from the inside out. Avocados are rich in anti-aging nutrients including high levels of vitamin C, vitamin E, vitamin K, potassium, folate and fiber.

  • Allium Vegetables- Onions, garlic, leeks, chives and shallots are all members of the allium family. These wonderful vegetables contain high amounts of sulfur and important mineral that helps rebuild keratin and collagen. Onions are also rich in quercetin that fights free radical damage.

  • Sprouted or raw nuts and seeds-the best nuts and seeds to fight against anti-aging include: walnuts, almonds, brazil nuts, macadamia nuts, pumpkin seeds, hemp seeds, chia seeds, sesame seeds and flaxseeds. All these nuts and seeds contain healthy fats, proteins, amino acids, antioxidants, vitamins, minerals and fiber that help neutralize free radicals, fight inflammation: and repair cellular damage.

  • Olives and Olive oil- are rich in vitamin A, vitamin E, and amino acids, which repair connective tissue and help reduce the appearance of fine lines. Olives contain squalene an unsaturated fat, antioxidant, and oxygen carrier that helps smooth and protect your skin.

  • Red and Black Radishes- These tiny root vegetables are rich in vitamins and minerals that keep your skin, hair, and nails in top condition. Radishes contain silicon, sulfur, and vitamin D. Silicon also known as silica, strengthens connective tissues and keeps your skin smooth and glowing. Silicon also helps your hair thick and strong.

 
 
 

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