Which five foods slow ageing?

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Which five foods slow aging?
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Aging is part of the natural cycle of life, and there's no such thing as a miracle pill to prevent it. At least not yet. Nevertheless, it is still possible to delay the effects of this process through a healthy lifestyle and good nutrition. No doubt you've already heard of the benefits of regular physical activity, getting enough sleep, and giving up cigarettes or alcohol. Okay, but what food should we be focusing on? Generally speaking, you should prioritize foods that are rich in antioxidants. The term antioxidants includes certain vitamins, trace elements, and micronutrients found in large quantities in fruit and vegetables, for example. They have the effect of combating free radicals, molecules which are produced naturally in our cells, but can proliferate due to factors like tobacco, sunlight, or pollution. The problem is that when free radicals are produced excessively, they attack cell membranes or even DNA. This can lead to the death of certain cells and thereby accelerate aging. Where can you find antioxidants in abundance? In legumes, especially in kidney beans. Red and black beans in particular are especially rich in polyphenols, which have antioxidant properties. Writing for forksoverknives.com in 2017, Michelle McMacken, Assistant Professor of Medicine at the New York University School of Medicine, said that beans and legumes were the most important dietary predictor of longevity in people of different ethnicities. Next on our list are red and blue berries. Strawberries, raspberries, cherries, goji berries, blueberries, and blackberries are all packed with antioxidants. They protect us from many ailments, such as decreased visual acuity, and help prevent type 2 diabetes, as well as cardiovascular events. Third up are nuts, and in particular, pecans. They're full of vitamin E, which protects our cells from free radicals. They also contain manganese, phosphorus, magnesium, iron, and copper. Given their rejuvenating effects, you could make an argument for eating a small portion every day.
The fourth food is wheat germ, which is rich in antioxidants and vitamin E, as well as B group vitamins that facilitate cell renewal. It's particularly effective at preserving skin quality. According to healthline.com, a single 20 milligram tablespoon of wheat germ provides 135% of your daily recommended intake of vitamin E, while chemist direct.co.uk says that a 113 gram cup of toasted wheat germ contains 18.8 milligrams of zinc, which is not to protect the body from infections.
What about drinks? That's a good question, which brings us nicely on to our fifth and final anti-aging food. Green tea helps eliminate toxins and therefore preserves the brightness of your complexion. It's rich in polyphenols, with 115 milligrams per 100 milliliters, according to the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. Green tea is widely seen as the beverage which has the highest antioxidant activity.
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