Top foods to keep you young
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Avocados
help fight signs of ageing, and work wonders for your skin and hair.
They help lower cholesterol levels, and contain mono-saturated fatty
acids that are good for the cardiovascular system.
Yahoo Lifestyle Entertainment Photo by Thinkstock Fri, Aug 3, 2012Berries like
blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, cranberries, goji berries, acai
berries, lingonberries contain anti-oxidants that cleanse the body of
toxins that cause ageing. They are also a rich source of vitamins and
minerals that nourish your skin.
Yahoo Lifestyle Entertainment Photo by Thinkstock Fri, Aug 3, 2012Food like chickpeas,
chicken, lean beef and walnuts contain zinc, copper and selenium,
required for collagen production. It helps keep your immune system
healthy and your skin soft and supple.
Yahoo Lifestyle Entertainment Photo by Thinkstock Fri, Aug 3, 2012Oysters contain zinc and selenium, minerals that act a anti-oxidants and help protect the eyes against disease.
Yahoo Lifestyle Entertainment Photo by Thinkstock Fri, Aug 3, 2012Red cabbage, broccoli and beetroot are natural detoxifiers that eliminate toxins and keep the skin looking fresh and clean.
Yahoo Lifestyle Entertainment Photo by Thinkstock Fri, Aug 3, 2012Salmon contains omega-3 fatty acids that can improve memory and brain functioning.
Yahoo Lifestyle Entertainment Photo by Thinkstock Fri, Aug 3, 2012Tomatoes and carrots contain anti-oxidants, beta carotene and lycopene that protect your skin from sun damage and repair skin cells.
Water-rich food like watermelons, cucumbers and celery are great for hydrating the skin and keeping wrinkles away.
Photo by Thinkstock Mon, Apr 30, 2012Green tea: There is no end to the benefits of this super drink; green tea boasts a wealth of benefits that earns it the top spot in our anti-aging food list. Green tea is believed to help regulate blood pressure, lower blood sugar, boost the immune system, lower cholesterol and studies have even shown that green tea can be effective at preventing cancer. That's as close to the elixir of life as you can get
Photo by Thinkstock Mon, Apr 30, 2012Leafy greens: Whilst eating spinach won't be enough to turn you into Popeye, it's certainly excellent for boosting the body's immunity from illness. Spinach and other leafy foods like kale and collard are high in folate which is vital in preventing DNA and blood vessel damage. If you can maintain a healthy circulatory system you are reducing your risk of developing conditions such as high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, kidney disease and dementia.
Photo by Thinkstock Mon, Apr 30, 2012Dark chocolate: Who would have thought this sweet treat would feature in an anti-aging list, but avinoids which help preserve healthy function of the blood vessels. And healthy youthful circulatory system lowers risk of high blood pressure, type II diabetes, kidney disease and dementia. Don't go overboard though, a square a day is a good guide and make sure you go for the over 70 per cent cocoa bars.
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