Recent research shows that specific chemicals in foods -- such
as sulforaphane, a phytochemical in broccoli -- work with your genes to ratchet
up your body's natural defense systems, helping to inactivate toxins and free
radicals before they can do the damage that leads to cancer, cardiovascular
disease, and even premature aging.And the hope for the future is to be able to tell someone what diseases
or maladies they are might be genetically predispositioned to early on, so
their diets can be focused accordingly.
We’ll know which ones to add, which ones to avoid, and be able to take a
proactive role in preventing or deterring a genetic disease. In the meantime, many foods have been
determined to pack a punch to the aging process. Lycopene,
the pigment that makes tomatoes red, also appears to reduce risk for
cardiovascular disease, some cancers, and macular degeneration. It’s also been
associated in greater self-sufficiency in elderly adults. While fresh tomatoes
have a good hit of lycopene, the most absorbable forms are found in cooked
tomato products, such as spaghetti sauce and soup and prepared salsas. Pink
grapefruit, guava, red bell peppers, and watermelon are also rich in
lycopene.
Eating
at least two cups of orange fruits like sweet potatoes, squash and carrots
boosts intake of beta-carotene, which converts to vitamin A, essential for
healthy skin and eyes, and which may also reduce the risk of some cancers,
cardiovascular disease, and osteoporosis. Lutein and lycopene, also found in
orange produce, also help reduce the risk of macular degeneration and may
protect skin from sun damage and even reduce wrinkling as well. Mangos and
cantaloupes are also beta-carotene endowed.And
if you don’t do anything else to change your diet, eat your dark leafy greens.
They have been showed to significantly reduce your risk for heart disease and
may also save your eyesight. Dietary guidelines advise at least three cups of
greens a week. Frozen or bagged is as good as fresh.Don’t
forget the mental aging process either. The heart-healthy omega 3 fatty acids
have also recently been shown to keep your brain sharp. A recent study found
that a higher intake of fatty fish significantly reduced mental decline. If fresh fish isn't an option, go for canned
tuna, salmon, and sardines.
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Eating
at least two cups of orange fruits like sweet potatoes, squash and carrots
boosts intake of beta-carotene, which converts to vitamin A, essential for
healthy skin and eyes, and which may also reduce the risk of some cancers,
cardiovascular disease, and osteoporosis. Lutein and lycopene, also found in
orange produce, also help reduce the risk of macular degeneration and may
protect skin from sun damage and even reduce wrinkling as well. Mangos and
cantaloupes are also beta-carotene endowed. And
if you don’t do anything else to change your diet, eat your dark leafy greens.
They have been showed to significantly reduce your risk for heart disease and
may also save your eyesight. Dietary guidelines advise at least three cups of
greens a week. Frozen or bagged is as good as fresh. Don’t
forget the mental aging process either. The heart-healthy omega 3 fatty acids
have also recently been shown to keep your brain sharp. A recent study found
that a higher intake of fatty fish significantly reduced mental decline. If fresh fish isn't an option, go for canned
tuna, salmon, and sardines.
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