CHRONICLES OF ANTI-AGING OXIDANTS

 DEATH IS ONLY THE BEGINNING! Isn’t it… NEVERTHELESS this life is the blessing of God; we enjoy its rewards everyday. We can get most out of this life with positive thinking, manners and deeds. We can prolong our life in this beautiful world with proper diet and exercises. Many researches are carrying out about Anti-aging process, so we can live longer. Out of these extraordinary researches, most claim it all depend on our eating habits. AND ANTI-AGING FOODS/ ANTI-AGING OXIDANTS are said to have rich in antioxidants that prevent aging. This hub is all about Anti Aging Foods/Antioxidants, allow me to explore it.

Antioxidant help keep skin firm by protecting the skin's elastic tissue from oxidants that hit it. These foods could diminish inflammation, control metabolism, light up body fat, diminish blood pressure and cholesterol, avert cancer, shield against heart disease, and help digestive strength.

These Anti-Aging Food items riches with Anti-Aging Oxidants:

Green Foods:

Best food item in my list, keep me evergreen ;) mostly blue green algae, barley grass, wheat grass. With Blueberries, broccoli, sweet potatoes, tomatoes, recommended 5 servings of anti-oxidant foods per day.

Buckwheat Seed:

It contains more protein than ordinary rice or wheat.

Alliums’ Family:

It is garlic, onion, leeks, and chives etc. It is very helpful in reducing blood pressure and cholesterol.

Barley:

It is most beneficial grain. It is mostly suggested by doctors in preventing weight increase.

Beans & Lentils:

Beans and Lentils are very resourceful in high fiber.

Hot Peppers:

It has anti-inflammatory analgesic, so full of antioxidant qualities.

Yogurt:

This is life for you, please add yogurt in your life. Take 50g to 250g every day.

Nuts & Seeds:

Most of us use them, but it should be in our daily life.

Tea:

Tea is very helpful in anti-aging, either green or white: 4 cups a day.

Dark Grape Juice:

If you are thinking about donating blood then it help you very much, I used to drink 1 glass a day.

Spices:

My favorites are cinnamon, turmeric, paprika, cayenne pepper, rosemary, ginger.

Olive Oil:

Olive Oil reduces oxidation by adding the oil to the pan after the food has been added. Have 1-2 tablespoons of olive oil a day, i.e. salad dressing

Vitamin D and Calcium and magnesium:

 1,000 units of vitamin D and  600mg calcium and 20mg magnesium twice daily. Magnesium is important to take with calcium in order to not get constipated.

Multivitamin:

Any tablet of multivitamin, take half in the morning and the other half in the evening.

Fish:

People who eat fish on a regularly are free of heart disease, to some extent, when compared to their counterparts. These compounds are also beneficial in preventing abnormal heart rhythms. It also has high levels of omega-3 fatty acids, which prevents the rise of cholesterol levels in the body. Many anti-aging diet plans include fish as the main anti-aging food, but beware fishes that contain mercury and pesticides.

Water:

Lastly, but the most important component of anti aging diet, is water. It is very important to keep yourself hydrated all the time. Water helps in getting clear of the toxins and unwanted waste materials. It is recommended to have at least 10 to 12 glasses of water everyday.

In addition, regularly do weight and aerobic exercises, get sufficient sleep, meditate 5 minutes a day at least, and have sex with your spouse :). Research shows that while we cannot bring to a halt to aging process, we can absolutely have power over the rate at which we age.