It seems mankind has long been looking for a magic pill that will make us live longer. Is it really possible to reverse the aging process? Well, apparently it may well be and these secret ingredients could help you on your way.
We bring you loads of delicious smoothie recipes but every now and again we include some other dietary information we’ve come across like these tips for reversing the signs of aging from Oprah.com.
Nicole at Oprah.com says …
The human diet contains thousands of antioxidants—nutrients that may help do everything from preventing wrinkles to killing off cancerous cells. But while many foods from chocolate to popcorn promise these health benefits, your best bet for a long, vibrant future begins with produce.
So what is this mighty secret produce?
7 Fruits and Vegetables that Reverse the Signs of Aging
It’s the Lycopene in TOMATOES that gets the credit for most of their health benefits, including some evidence that it can protect against some cancers.
I’m sure you knew this one would score highly … KALE, which is a major source of Vitamin K which may help ward off osteoporosis and heart disease.
It’s the nasunin in EGGPLANT that gives it its color and that helps fight the spread of cancerous cells by cutting off the blood supply they need to multiply. And it may slow the development of Alzheimers.
RED BELL PEPPER boost immunity and contains 60% more Vitamin C than its green cousin, triggering the production of white blood cells that fight off germs and bacteria – and makes you less prone to wrinkles … YAY!
The Secrets continue with 3 more ingredients …
Rutin, a potentially lifesaving flavonoid (a class of antioxidants) found in high levels in BLACKBERRIES, may block an enzyme linked to the formation of blood clots, lowering the risk of heart attack or stroke, according to a 2012 study from Harvard Medical School.
The antioxidant eugenol found in BASIL may cause cervical cancer cells to self-destruct, according to recent studies.
And good old BRUSSELS SPROUTS (yuck! … but I make myself eat them and they are certainly more palatable if NOT overcooked!!!) … anyway, their sulphur compounds may help our naturally occurring tumor-suppressing cell genes to block enzymes that promote tumor growth. And a 2012 study found these sulphur compounds may also reduce inflammation and activate cartilage protecting proteins in rheumatoid arthritis sufferers.
So that’s a lot of health-promoting, anti-aging goodness to be getting on with, don’t you think? All of which are very easy to incorporate in tasty daily meals.
(Or is it really just a ploy to get us eating Brussels sprouts?)
Source: Oprah.com
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