Anti-Aging Nutrition (continued)
Anti-Aging Anti-Oxidants
Anti-oxidants are compounds that drastically slow down the aging process of your skin and boost up the overall anti-aging health and fitness. Some of the more well-known anti-oxidants are beta carotene, and vitamins C and E. Anti-oxidants combat free radicals, which are oxygen molecules that can attack and damage cell membranes, as well as necessary proteins and the cell's genetic code. This is part of what brings about the effects of aging. Fruits and vegetables contain lots of anti-oxidants, especially broccoli, carrots, tomatoes, cantaloupe, citrus fruits, and blueberries. To combat the effects of aging, make sure your diet is rich in anti-oxidants.
Watch Where You Get Your Fats From
Although it is not good to have too much fat in your diet (especially saturated fats), a healthy diet needs to include some type of fatty acid. The healthiest way to get your fat requirements is from fish rather than red meats. Animal fats can be artery clogging and unhealthy, but fish are rich in the omega-3 fatty acid. Omega-3 fatty acids have been found to help lower the risk of heart-disease, stimulate the immune system, and possibly even alleviate depression. Researchers also speculate that the fatty acids found in fish may help inhibit the growth of cancer cells. The health of fish can be shown by the Japanese, who eat lots of fish, and are some of the healthiest people in the world, they also have one of the highest life expectancies of any people. Another way to get omega-3 fatty acids is in flax seeds and flax seed oil.
So while it is impossible to stop getting older – we are getting older as each day goes by – making healthy choices in our lifestyles can reduce the negative effects of aging. Watching what we eat and maintaining smart dietary habits will keep you looking young and can keep your mind sharp and sane. So don't freak out about what you may look like in twenty years; eat healthy today and know that you'll be okay.
