Eating Fruits, Vegetables and Whole Grains

Thousands of researches worldwide have confirmed that regular consumption of fruits, vegetables and whole grains is a powerful tool against premature aging and many illnesses. According to scientists from Harvard University, adequate intake of these foods can help ward off diseases that strike as we get older, including cancers, cardiovascular disease, hypertension and even cataracts.

Other studies have shown that fruits and cruciferous vegetables play a vital role in preventing cancer. The consumption of these foods would prevent the growth of microtumors generated spontaneously during life. According to the staff of Mayo Clinic, it is found that foods containing vitamins A, B6, B12, C and E, and all antioxidants are particularly important to both reduce the risk of chronic diseases and protect and nourish brain cells. In addition, fruits and cruciferous vegetables – when consumed regularly- help to slow cognitive decline.

As for vitamin supplements, multivitamins also seem useful in the fight against aging related diseases. Some other supplements such as omega-3 beautify the skin, what makes you younger. If you do not eat enough oily fish, you can buy omega-3 supplement on the internet or in your local store.

To find the maximum of these foods, you adopt this principle:

Eat 5-10 servings of fruits and vegetables every day
Eat whole grains every day
Limit consumption of red meat and other sources of saturated fat
Limit or avoid alcohol completely
Limit sugary foods
Take a daily multivitamin
Do not consume more calories than you spend in your physical activity.

Although you can take anti aging supplement, you can get all aging substances you need in foods sold in your local stores. However, these substances are not found in one food; hence, the importance of having a variety of fruits and vegetables in your menus. To get maximum anti aging naturally, you can regularly consume these phytochemicals rich-foods:

Carotenoids : orange, mango, squash, yellow pepper, and others;
Dietaryfiber : fruits, vegetables and whole grains;
Flavonoids (or bioflavonoids): tea, grapes, dark chocolate, dried beans, and others
Indoles : cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, turnips, and others
Lycopene : tomatoes, pink grapefruit, watermelon, and others
Vitamin C: orange, kiwi, green peppers, broccoli, beets, cantaloupe, and others
Vitamin E: avocado, asparagus, hazelnut, almond, and others.

References:

1. Fabiny Anne (ed). Living Better, Living Longer — The Secrets of Healthy Aging, Harvard Health Publications. Accessible en ligne. www.health.harvard.edu

2. Béliveau R, Gingras D. Les aliments contre le cancer – La prévention et le traitement du cancer par l'alimentation, Éditions Trécarré, Canada, 2005.

3.How to keep your mind sharp : preventive action. Senior Health. Mayo Clinic. www.mayoclinic.com

4. Fletcher RH, Fairfield KM. Vitamins for chronic disease prevention in adults: clinical applications. JAMA. 2002 Jun 19;287(23):3127-9.

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