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Live Longer by Eating These Simple Foods

Everyone knows that we can’t stop the aging process. No matter what we do, we will all eventually experience all of the aspects of getting older. However, given that we can’t stop time, is there anything we can do in order to maintain our health and beauty longer? The answer is “yes.” There are numerous foods which promote healthy aging and longevity. So what are these magical foods and how exactly do they work?

One of the foods which promote longevity and healthy aging is olive oil. Olive oil has been around for a very long time and numerous scientific studies have confirmed its health benefits. For example, the people from the Greek island of Crete have been consuming olive oil for centuries and numerous studies illustrate low rates of heart disease in that particular region. Olive oil is rich in mono-saturated fats and polyphones. Both of these compounds protect the body from various heart related illnesses. Another age healthy food is fish. Fish has been known to promote a healthy heart because of its omega 3 fat properties. The omega 3 fats prevent cholesterol buildup, prevent abnormal heart rhythm, and numerous other heart related illnesses.

Blueberries are yet another age healthy food. Blueberries play a major role in helping us maintain healthy balance and concentration.  This particular fruit also has the ability to lower inflammation and oxidative damage (a major cause of age related deficits in memory and in motor function). Furthermore, increasing our fruit intake can help us lose weight or maintain a healthy weight. With all of the ways to attain quick weight loss (such as through the consumption of all natural hoodia pills), adding more fruit into your diet is surely one of the top five. So if you want to live longer, try incorporating some of these foods into your daily diet.  

Lyla Feldman

Lyla Feldman writes articles about striving towards a healthy lifestyle. Some of her favorite passions include writing about energy drinks and natural sleep aids.

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