We all know that at a certain age, we begin to regret growing older. But there is nothing we can do to stop the aging process because no matter what we do we will always gain a year. There is no way to stop the actual aging in numbers; however, there are ways to fight the aging looks and problems. These foods could help you stay feeling young, keep you from losing your memory (and glasses) and of course looking young.
It shouldn’t be too surprising to hear that some of the best foods that fight aging are a good variety of fresh fruits and vegetables, some protein, and of course, some healthy fats. Fresh produce has a lot to offer us, no matter what age!
But of course there are a few foods that help more than others. Blueberries are amazing! These tiny little berries hold so much fiber, vitamins, and minerals that they should be in everyone's diet. Blueberries are high in both vitamin C and E, which offer your body a lot of benefits. Plus, they’re a great source for antioxidants. Vitamin C is known for its ability to help fight colds, protect against immune system deficiencies, eye disease and it has even been said to help prevent wrinkly skin (hence the magical anti-aging powers)!
Green tea is also known for its anti-aging powers. Like the blueberries, it’s loaded with antioxidants and vitamins C and E, as well as other nutrients. No matter how you drink it, hot or cold, or use it to cook, this tea will help you feel and look young. On top of all those vitamins, the antioxidant found in the green tea called catechins may reduce oxidative stress by the eyes for over 20 hours. Green tea can also do wonders for the skin and wrinkles, which is why we are finding more washes and lotions being sold that contain green tea. It is also believed that green tea helps increase longevity, decrease arthritis, osteoporosis, and Alzheimer's.
And surprise; red wine is believed to help against aging as well! Believe it or not, but the whole a glass of red a night idea is actually kind of right. Red wine contains many antioxidants which can ward off age-related illnesses and may even limit tumor growth.
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Chrisi Keating
Santa Clara University
Communications Major
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Chrisi Keating
Santa Clara University
Communications Major
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