Anti-aging Foods

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The general guidelines for the anti-aging diet are: keep your calorie consumption and saturated fat intake down; eat plenty of wholegrain, oily fish and fresh fruit and vegetables; and cut down on salt and sugar. In addition to these general guidelines, there are specific foods that have a roll in anti-aging and that you should regularly include in your diet.

FOOD
ORAC Score
Prunes
5,770
Raisins
2,830
Blueberries
2,400
Blackberries
2,036
Kale
1,770

Strawberries
1,540

Spinach
1,260

Raspberries
1,220

Turmeric contains curcumin, a substance under research for multiple health benefits (including cancer prevention/treatment). You can find turmeric in curries and many Asian dishes.

Pomegranates carry an allure of legend and anti-aging properties. Turns out that they are fairly good for you and can make up part of a healthful, balanced diet. Give pomegranates a try and learn about how the nutrients in pomegranates can play a role in health and anti-aging.

Wheatgrass may be the original superfood with a history dating back to the early 1900s. You will find people who grow their own wheatgrass, add wheatgrass to smoothies or just take daily shots of juiced wheatgrass, but what is the real story behind wheatgrass and health?

Seaweed is an often overlooked food that is common in Japanese and other Asian cuisines. Seaweed contains high amounts of minerals taken from the ocean as well as healthful levels of other vitamins. Learn about the health and nutritional benefits of seaweed and how to work more of it in to your diet.



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