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Antiaging Diet

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August 29, 2008

Antiaging is the buzzword of the day. We see it everywhere, on the supplement labels, on the magazine covers and on the advertisement boards. We are all out to reverse our ages. We must understand that we cannot stop getting older but we can definitely mend our diet plans. The food we take in play a great role in maintaining a healthy body and mind. Diseases like arthritis, alzeimers, osteoporesis, cardiovascular disease, cancer can be prevented by changes in our lifestyle and also in our diet. The nutritionists and the researchers are of opinion that omega 3 fats, mono unsaturated fats, and the antioxidants help to keep you strong and healthy all through the years. There are some food that provide you with such ingredients. Polyphenols, antioxidants are present in the berries that help to keep the brain cells healthy and also block the production of compounds in the body. The prunes, cranberries and cherries also contain the polyphenol compounds in abundance.

The cruciferous vegetables like kale and broccoli contain diindolylmethane which is a compound that protects women from hormonal changes that occur due to aging. While we age the estrogen production declines for women and the DIM or diindolylmethane helps to change this estrogen into a safer form which brings protection against cancer of the reproductive organs and the breasts. Tunips, cabbage, cauliflower and mustard greens helps precancerous cells to stop growing. One cup around four times in a week is the amount that should be taken.

Garlic contains allicin which is a compound used for protecting heart. It lowers the blood cholesterol and also slows down atherosclerosis. It decreases the blood’s thickness. Garlic also helps to lower the blood pressure. It prevents the damage to the ehart. One clove is to be taken raw in a day. You can toss a clove into food three or four times in a week. The other food stuffs in the list of antiaging diet includes, spinach, tomatoes, turmeric, beans and green tea.


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