On the boomer’s quest to be as healthy as possible, they are always on the hunt for the best anti-aging foods around. Check out the iBoomer Top 10 Anti-Aging Foods:
Dense Greens -
Kale and spinach are among the most potent of the dense greens you’ll find but there are so many to choose from you just have to make sure you eat them!
Whole Grains -
Whole grains are packed with minerals, fiber and vitamins that help offset age related diseases such as cardiovascular disease and cancer.
Berries -
Bursting with anti-oxidant and anthocyanin, berries help out with improved memory function, balance and muscle tone.
Olive Oil -
With banging amounts anti-inflammatory monounsaturated fat and anti-oxidants, olive oil also helps with age related cognitive decline.
Tomatoes -
This red vegetable contains lycopene, which is an anti-oxidant component which reduces the rick of prostate, lung and stomach cancers.
Nuts -
Almonds and walnuts are the best for you but they all have healthy fats and vitamins that boost brain and cardiovascular health.
Red Grapes -
Red grapes contain what is called resveratrol. Resveratrol has anti-inflammatory and anticoagulant properties that promote heart health.
Fish -
We all know that fish oil is good for us and it helps stave off Alzheimer’s disease and stroke.
Teas -
Boomers and drinking tea go hand in hand so it’s good that tea contains the most powerful anti-oxidant of them all, EGCG.
Herbs and Spices -
Colonel Sanders would agree, herbs and spices like tumeric and ginger contain anti-inflammatory compounds that help reduce the risk of age-related conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease.
And there you have it. If you have anything to add please do!
via WholeLiving