Wednesday, April 27, 2011

What are the Anti-ageing food?

Everyday we are exposed to toxins in our environment from pollutants such as cigarette smoke, car exhaust fumes and radiation. Our food filled with preservatives, colourings and artificial sweeteners and our diet consist of fatty and refined food. This leads to many diseases such as premature aging, heart disease, cancer, arthritis and others.

Here's a list of great anti-aging food that good for your body.

Avocado
Avocado is high in fat but much of it is the good mono unsaturated type which resists oxidation and helps to neutralise fat in other food. It is a good source of vitamins B2, B3, B6, C, E and potassium.

Berries
Blackberries, cranberries and all the berries contain a great amount of antioxidants. Blueberries and cranberries is said to help prevent urinary tract infections.

Broccoli
This green vegetable provides an excellent array of antioxidants as well as vitamin C and beta-carotene which help protect against cancer and disease. It's also rich in foliate and fibre. This is my fav green and it's best when lightly cooked.

Cabbage
Cabbage including Bok Choy contain antioxidants compound. It's said to be good for your colon and excellent source for vitamin C and dietary fibre.

Carrot
Carrot is high in vitamin A and C and dietary fibre. The beta-carotene in carrots act as powerhouse against ageing and disease. Remember not to over-eat carrots or you might end up with yellowish skin.

Citrus fruit
Orange is one of the best fruit, it's pack with a complete package of natural anti-cancer inhibitors. It's an great source of vitamin C which give a healthy skin.

Fish
Salmon, swordfish, anchovies, mackerel, tuna and sardines is best known source for omega 3 fatty acid.

Ginger, turmeric and black pepper
Ginger improves blood circulation and help prevent nausea as well as release 'gas' in our body. Turmeric act as an anti-inflammatory and antioxidant for the liver. Black pepper helps stabilise bloog sugar levels.

There you go. Now you know why you need to eat these food.
 

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