Diet Tips To Combat Aging

 

Our body constantly produces free radicals as a by-product of normal metabolic function these free radicals are the cause for some of the damage to our bodies cells.
If there are many free radicals stored up in our body, they start to attack our cells which can no longer protect themselves in their weakened state.
The good news though is that we know how to help protect our cells from these damages, and it is actually simpler than you would think. All we need to do is eat food that is low in sugar sometimes referred to as having a Low Glycemic Index, (food with Glycemic Index (GI) 55 and less).
 Low-glycemic food is very important for anti-inflammation and helps to bolster the anti-aging processes within the body.

High-glycemic fruits and vegetables tend to rapidly convert to sugar and begin to cause inflammation on a cellular level that damages the cell membrane.
How can we recognize these high glycemic foods at a glance? Well It's actually quite easy. Green fruits and vegetables contain much less sugar than red ones.

You should Try to include in your diet as many antioxidants as you possibly can.
Why? Because they help your body to dispose of free radicals, and as a result, this helps to assist in slowing down of the aging processes.

Some Of The Best Antioxidant Foods:
Acai Berries
Avocado
Tomatoes
Bell Peppers
Dark Green Leafy Vegetables (Spinach and Kale)
Orange-Coloured Squash
Salmon (wild Alaskan preferably)
Berries: Blueberries, Raspberries, Black Currants
Cantaloupe and Honeydew Melons
Pomegranate

Extra Virgin Olive Oil
There have been numerous studies carried on the benefits of including extra virgin olive oil in your diet. Here are just a few of them.
Reduces risk of breast and prostate cancer
Beneficial to diabetes
Lowers blood pressure
Helps skin to maintain its moisture

Some other oils to consider:
Borage Oil which is high in Gamma Linoleic Acid - 24%, source of omega 6
Black Currant Oil is a second source of Gamma Linoleic Acid
Hemp Seed Oil also contains Gamma Linoleic Acid in smaller percentage

Plan Your Anti-Aging Diet
Print or write down all the foods you enjoy which have a GI (glycemic index) of 55 and lower.
Plan out what you would eat and in what combination, each week.
Take your GI grocery list with you while shopping, as a prompter.
Try to plan your every-day menu on the evening before.
Take list of low GI foods with you to restaurants and use it as a quick-reference guide.

Enhance Your Diet With Proteins From:
Low-fat natural flavoured yogurt, cottage cheese, buttermilk, milk, low-fat cheese such as Feta, Swiss, Cheddar, Romano and Parmesan. Dairy products are rich in calcium, and vitamin D. Check the labels and try to make sure these products don't contain BGH (bovine growth hormone).
Fish such as wild Alaskan salmon, tuna, herring, anchovies, sardines, mackerel.
Turkey, Chicken, or lean meat such as Veal.

Chickpeas, lentils, kidney beans.
Also dont forget to include an ample supply of fruit and vegetables, organic preferably, in your every-day diet. These can include, green salad, tomatoes, bell peppers and avocados. Don't forget to use extra virgin olive oil in salads every day.

 You need a daily dose of at least 2 table spoons of this perfect antioxidant source. Remember that pomegranate, acai Berries, black currants, blueberries and raspberries are low GI foods and perfect antioxidant sources. Finally don't forget to drink water (5 to 10 glasses a day) which is crucial for fighting the inflammatory processes in your body. Try to avoid tap and chlorinated water. Filtered or spring water will be the better choices for you.

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