Foods That Act As Anti-Aging Supplements
By Ray Kelly

Certain nutritional supplements can play an important role in
how your body ages. There are many different anti-aging
supplements in the marketplace today. Some have shown that they
can help slow the aging process but most fall short of their
promise to make you look and feel young again.

Before you consider buying the magic pill that will make you
young again, consider your current lifestyle choices. One of the
most important choices is what you eat. Remember the saying,
“You are what you eat?” There is a lot of truth to that. There
are certain foods that contain vitamins and minerals that can
help slow the aging process, give you more energy and burn fat
for a younger looking you.

Here is a list of food that gives you anti-aging benefits.

• Codfish oil and Olive Oil contain Omega-3 fatty acids. These
fatty acids have shown to stimulate brain functioning in the
areas of memory and mental awareness.

• Avocado oil applied to the skin can help keep it moisturized
and young looking.

• Blueberries and Blackberries contain the antioxidant,
Anthocyanins. Antioxidants help destroy a form of oxygen, known
as ozone, from damaging tissue which actually ages the body
quicker. These berries also help reduce the effect age related
memory problems.

• Carrots are rich in natural Beta-carotene which is essential
in the synthesis of Vitamin A. Vitamin A helps reduce the risk
of cancers in the lung, larynx, bladder, esophagus, stomach,
colon, rectum and prostate.

• You can find Phytosterols in flax seed and peanuts. It is
reported that this can lower serum cholesterol.

• Banana has antacid effects that protect against stomach
ulcers and ulcer damage. It also helps the body to absorb more
calcium which is beneficial in bone formation and proper nervous
system functioning. This can help combat arthritis and
osteoporosis.

• Cranberry juice contains chemicals that help prevent and
treat kidney and bladder infections.

• The Greenland Eskimos have a lower incidence of heart
attacks. It is believed that this is because salmon is a large
part of their diet. The Eico-Sapentaenoic Acid (EPA) in the
salmon lowers blood serum cholesterol. It can also lower levels
Triglycerides in the body. Triglycerides are fats that come from
our diet. These fats have been linked to coronary heart disease.

• Flavonoids are the color pigments in most fruits and
vegetables. These have antioxidant properties, which can improve
lung junction.

• Bioflavanoids have anti-aging properties. They help reduce
wrinkles, improve skin tone, tighten skin tissue, and improve
pigmentation of the skin. All of these give the appearance of
having younger, healthy looking skin.

• Garlic is known to help flush fat from our bodies and helps
to moderate blood pressure.

• The Polyphenols in green tea are antioxidants. Polyphenoals
have shown to reduce tumors and reduce the risk for rheumatoid
arthritis.

• Oat Bran regulates blood glucose levels, aids in lowering
cholesterol, and helps in the removal of toxins.

• Rosemary stimulates blood circulation and helps boost the
proper functioning of our nervous systems. Rosemary has shown to
enhance memory and increase concentration.

• In Traditional Chinese Medicine, bird’s nests can be consumed
as food. It contains Gycoprotein, which contains Epidermal
Growth Factor (EGF). EGF stimulates cell growth and replacement.
This helps keep the skin smooth and clear.

• Fruits and vegetables have phytonutrient. This is an
antioxidant and anti-inflammatory. Phytonutrients have shown
promise in reducing the risk of certain types of cancer.

• Lycopene can be found in tomatoes. This micronutrient
improves circulation, which helps provide oxygen and nutrients
for healthy skin.

• Natural antioxidants can also be found in Spirulina and
Chlorella. These nutrients help stimulate the production of
growth hormones which are responsible in skin and tissue
regeneration.

• Foti (He Shou Wu in China) raises the Superoxide Dismutase
(SOD) level in your body. SOD lowers serum cholesterol, prevents
premature gray hair, promotes red blood cell growth, and
increases longevity on a cellular level.

• Try to eat more lean red meat. The cholesterol found in meat
in it is not the culprit in causing fatal heart disease.
Saturated fats are found in red meat ha been found as a risk
factor in the development of coronary heart disease. There are
macro and micronutrients that can be found in red meat. Red meat
is rich in Vitamin B6 and B12, which can help to reduce the risk
of heart disease.

Nutrients in red meat can also increase the production of the
human growth hormone. This hormone is responsible for making
more muscle and the hormone testosterone. Testosterone is
responsible in giving you energy and endurance. It also
moderates the production of fat-producing insulin.

There you have it!

Why buy supplement when you can create your own anti-aging diet
menu?

This is not to say that some vitamin supplements are not good
for you. Just be aware of the hype and false promises these
products make about making you young again. Nothing can turn
back the clock, but you can surely slow it down with the right
diet.

About the Author: Ray Kelly is the trainer that guided Adro
Sarnelli and Chris Garling to their wins on The Biggest Loser
Australia. Check out his web sites at:
http://www.biggestloserforum.com or
http://www.bloodpressurefitness.com

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