What you put on your plate can play a big role in how fast you age. Every mealtime, you have the opportunity to choose foods that will benefit your overall health, wellness, and vitality. Ready to slow down the clock and regain your youthful appearance? There are six anti-aging Superfoods you need daily.
- Go with the good fat: We are all coming out of the fat is a bad word phase and slowly learning that good fats are essential for overall health and anti-aging. Good or unsaturated fats such as avocado, chia seeds, nuts, and nut and seed butter. Healthy fats enhance the skin’s elasticity, give you energy, and help the body absorb vitamins.
- Be a green eating machine: Broccoli, spinach, watercress. Watercress suppresses the breakdown of collagen and elastin as well as increases the production of collagen. Broccoli and spinach are packed with essential vitamins and minerals that contain antioxidants and have anti-inflammatory benefits.
- Wild Blueberries: Wild blueberries have twice the antioxidant capacity per serving compared to regular blueberries or other berries. They also have more fiber and less sugar and 8 x more manganese than regular blueberries. They also reduce oxidative stress which can lead to aging.
- Go garlic! Throughout history, garlic has been used to treat a wide assortment of ailments related to aging. Garlic contains sulfur which helps the body produce collagen to fight off wrinkles. The antioxidants present in garlic help keep your skin firm by reducing free radical buildup. Garlic also lowers blood pressure and boosts the immune system.
- Cha-Cha Chia Seeds: We already know that Chia seeds are an excellent source of healthy fat, but they are worthy of having their own mention. These tiny seeds are packed with anti-aging and health benefits. They are also rich in Omega 3 fatty acid which strengthens the skin barrier and protects it from environmental harm. Chia seeds are rich in fiber and nutrients like vitamins A, C, iron, and potassium which boost the elasticity of the skin and can give you a healthy glow.
- Spice Things Up! Spices not only enhance our dishes, but they also contain high levels of antioxidants which help slow the aging process. Certain spices can protect you from sun damage, detoxify, and help keep it moisturized. They are also beneficial in helping to prevent degenerative diseases such as heart disease, arthritis, Alzheimer’s, and diabetes. My favorites are Turmeric, Cinnamon, Paprika, and Cumin.
How does one get all six superfoods into their daily diet?
The easiest way to be sure you are getting these six anti-aging superfoods in your daily diet is to first make sure you have them in the house. If they are not already staples in your fridge and pantry, be sure to add them to your shopping list
I love a big green leafy salad topped with diced avocado. I make a simple salad dressing with fresh garlic, lemon juice, sea salt, pepper, and a little drop of olive oil. Try adding a few of the above spices directly into the dressing or sprinkle on top along with a handful of nuts.
I start the day with my favorite wild blueberry protein smoothie and sprinkle chia seeds on top or make a chia pudding for dessert.
Age well my friends!
