Want to eat for
a long and healthy life?
Below are the most compelling and surprising tips
via Health.com. Enjoy and read more here.
Broccoli, grapes, and salad
We'll start with the scientific consensus: A diet
rich in fruits and vegetables, high in nutrients and low in calories, is your
best bet for a long life.
Need specifics? Eat more broccoli,
grapes, and salad: Researchers have found that compounds in these
three foods pack extra life-extending benefits.
Berries
These bite-sized fruit favorites are check full of
antioxidants, known to boost immunity and stave off life-threatening disease.
They'll help you age gracefully as well. A 2012 study from Harvard University
found that at least one serving of blueberries or two servings of strawberries
each week may reduce the risk of cognitive decline in older adults.
Garlic
At a Pennsylvania banquet celebrating
centenarians last spring, Nancy Fisher, 107, attributed her long life to her
faith ... and her passion for garlic.
Fisher may be on to something, however: Studies have found
that phytochemicals in garlic can halt the formation of carcinogenic chemicals
in the body, and that women who eat more garlic have lower risk of certain
colon cancers.
Olive oil
As delicious as it is healthy, this
monounsaturated "good fat" is well known for its heart-health and
longevity benefits. Studies also show that olive oil may
also be linked to brain health and cancer prevention. Aim for two tablespoons a
day.
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