The Quest for an Anti-Aging Diet
The starting point for any health goal is to have a healthy diet in general before figuring out what to add to attain a specific goal. For finicky eaters and those who love potato chips over healthier alternatives, it must be pointed out that there's no substitute for eating right if your goal is to “eat to live” rather “living to eat.” This means a diet rich in fruits and vegetables with protein obtained from lean sources such as fish and poultry. Fortunately, there are ways to make foods that you may not like but know you should eat …show more content…
Blueberries are one good example of this. They are rich in antioxidants and therefore help to combat the oxidative stress in our bodies that is increasingly seen as a major component of stress and many diseases. Anti-aging is not only about living longer but also includes looking good as you age. In this regard, blueberries are loaded with Vitamin C, which helps with your complexion as well as gum health. One important aspect of anti-aging is to keep your vision in good shape and leafy greens such as spinach have the plant pigments lutein and zeaxanthin, which protect your eyes. They also help prevent bone loss due to their vitamin K