Anti-aging Foods

Body Food
Watercress
is an excellent source of the antioxidants vitamins A and C, as well as vitamin K, an essential micronutrient for bone health. It is also a rich natural source of lutein and zeaxanthin, two carotenoid nutrients that are gaining attention for their ability to protect vision and support cardiovascular health.

Apricots are a good source of disease fighting anti-oxidants and are one of the healthiest and most beneficial fruits available. They are rich in beta-carotene, Vitamin C, potassium, iron, Vitamin A, copper, lycopene, and the apricot seed has an extremely high content of B17 or laetrile which has been found effective in preventing cancer. They are also very high in fibre.

Cucumbers are botanically classified as a fruit. Get unwaxed cucumbers.They contain Vitamin A, for skin health, keeping your cell membranes moist and resistant to cellular damage. Vitamin C, is an effective antioxidant and can be found in abundance in cucumbers. Vitamin C in cucumbers helps support and strengthen your immune system,  protecting your body against infections and bacteria that can cause illnesses. Folic acid is part of the B-complex vitamin group and is important in the production of red blood cells in your body. Low levels of folic acid may contribute to certain types of anaemia, or low red blood cell count.Silica is a trace mineral that is not common in many foods, but is found in high levels inside cucumbers. Silica contributes to the growth and maintenance of connective tissue throughout your body.

Blood oranges‘ red pigment, anthocyanin, is an antioxidant.  Due to its pigments the blood orange contain greater amounts of antioxidants than other oranges. Blood oranges are a good source of vitamin C, like all citrus fruits.  Oranges can also be a valuable source of folate, calcium and thiamine.

Eggplant In addition to featuring a host of vitamins and minerals, eggplant also contains important phytonutrients, many which have antioxidant activity. Phytonutrients contained in eggplant include phenolic compounds, such caffeic and chlorogenic acid, and flavonoids, such as nasunin. Research on eggplant has focused on an anthocyanin phytonutrient found in eggplant skin called nasunin. Nasunin is a potent antioxidant and free radical scavenger that has been shown to protect cell membranes from damage. In animal studies, nasunin has been found to protect the lipids (fats) in brain cell membranes.

2 thoughts on “Anti-aging Foods

  1. I think you forgot to include astaxanthin from the list, according to what I read at Dr. Mercola’s articles at http://products.mercola.com/astaxanthin/ that this Astaxanthin is good enough to be considered as the “King of Antioxidant”. Have a look if you have time. I just read it now 🙂

  2. Hi there, the list was just some stella vegetables, i have an agenda with getting my clients to eat more vegies.
    You’re right of course we could all benefit from astaxanthin in sea foods.

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