HEALTH TIP::: How to look younger than your age. However, looking young is more about “attitude”. Those who are healthy naturally look younger, have more spark and vitality, and even tend to have a greater edge when it come Eat your veggies – raw fresh or frozen are best because they are the most nutrient dense. Below are just a few examples of vegetables to eat to keep yourself young. Carrots: Keep your eyesight keen with carrots. Avocados: Filled with “good fats” that help control cholesterol and fight liver damage and are also amazing for the skin. Pumpkin: This squash is a fall favorite, but loaded with health benefits. It is anti- inflammatory, has a lot of vitamin C and has been shown to protect the joints from arthritis. Spinach: Keeps the mind sharp and also protects against a variety of cancers including ovarian cancer. Cauliflower: helps prevent the growth of breast cancer cells. It’s cousin Broccoli has also been shown to help prevent breast cancer and fight the negative effects of diabetes. Asparagus: helps promote healthy intestinal flora, important for strong defenses and building immunity. Cabbage: This vegetable is one of the most nutritionally dense when it comes to preventing cancers. Fresh Fruit – this is the best way to satisfy the sweet tooth and still give your body what it needs. Fruits are filled with anti- oxidants and nutrients that are essential to great skin. Some of the best fruits for your health and their benefits are listed below. Fresh Berries: Blackberries, blueberries, strengthen collagen for better skin structure. They have also been shown to help maintain/improve memory function because they protect the brain. Strawberries: help prevent Alzheimer’s disease, lower bad cholesterol, and are packed with B & C vitamins.
Posted on: Fri, 06 Sep 2013 08:48:33 +0000