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Focus already. Freaks.
For quick reference, I have compiled the list of the 40 top anti-aging super foods as chronicled by the Editors of Men’s Health.
They are as follows:
1] Almonds [Cholesterol, blood sugar]
2] Flaxseeds [Omega-3 fatty acids]
3] Tomatoes [Lycopene]
4] Sweet Potatoes [Glutathione]
5] Spinach [Potassium, magnesium and Lutein]
6] Rosemary [Carnosic Acid]
7] Wild Salmon [docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA)]
8] Blueberries [Antioxidants]
9] Green Tea [Releases catechin]
10] Dark Chocolate [Flavonoids]
11] Tuna [Selenium]
12] Carrots [Vitamin A]
13] Dried Plums [Copper and Boron]
14] Whole Grains [Calms inflamed tissues while keeping the heart strong, the colon healthy, and the brain fueled]
15] Red Wine [Resveratrol]
16] Yogurt [Beneficial bacteria/Live and active cultures]
17] Avocado [Monounsaturated fat]
18] Walnuts [Omega-3s and anti-inflammatory Polyphenols]
19] Tumeric [Curcumin]
20] Black Beans [Anthocyanins]
21] Apples [Quercetin]
22] Alaskan King Crab [Zinc]
23] Pomegranates [Ellagitannins]
24] Bok Choy [Calcium, as well as vitamins A and C, folic acid, iron, beta-carotene, and potassium]
25] Oysters [Zinc, calcium, copper, iodine, iron, potassium, and selenium]
26] Broccoli [Calcium, as well as manganese, potassium, phosphorus, magnesium, and iron]
27] Kiwis [Potassium]
28] Olive Oil [Monounsaturated fats]
29] Leeks [Thiamine, riboflavin, calcium, and potassium, and folic acid]
30] Artichokes [Magnesium and potassium]
31] Chilli Peppers [Beta-carotene, which turns into vitamin A in the blood and fights infections, capsaicin, which inhibits neuropeptides (chemicals that cause inflammation)]
32] Ginger [Gingerol]
33] Cinnamon [Antioxidants]
34] Eggs [Protein, minerals and nutrients]
35] Figs [Potassium, manganese, and antioxidants]
36] Grass-Fed Beef [Omega-6 to omega-3 fatty acids]
37] Mushrooms [Ergothioneine]
38] Pineapples [Mix of vitamins, antioxidants, and enzymes—in particular, bromelain]
39] Fruit or Vegetable Juice [Polyphenols]
40] Bing Cherries [Antioxidants]
For a more comprehensive breakdown of each, please read the following article:
http://www.menshealth.com/mhlists/age-erasing-superfoods/printer.php
SUMMARY
Most of you will notice that that you already consume a majority of the aforementioned food items, but it’s always a good idea to keep them handy.
Remember, your genes are only part of the picture where your health is concerned.
The study of Epigenetics has determined that we have a lot more control over our health than most of us thought.
Age-related diseases like high blood pressure, heart disease, arthritis, diabetes, stroke and cancer were thought to be the inevitable consequences of aging, and that our genes were the main determinant.
But as the article below points out, your health is determined by “how you care for your genes with environmental, dietary and lifestyle choices that can influence how your genes behave.”
“Stress, diet, behavior, toxins and other factors may activate chemical switches that turn genes on and off and regulate gene expression. Several studies have shown that changes in lifestyle cause changes in gene expression.”
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/dr-frank-lipman/epigenetics-research_b_862022.html