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Foods That Add Years to Your Life
Posted July 15, 2010
THE secret of eternal youth may elude us but that shouldn't stop
us from trying to stay young by eating and drinking the right
things.
And that doesn't just mean a balanced diet and plenty of
exercise.
There are some foods which, over the years, have been shown to
have a positive effect.
Here's a look at what we should be eating to help defy the years.
FISH
We've been told for a long time that we should be eating at least
two portions of oily fish a week. The reason? The omega-three fatty
acids they contain can help lower our cholesterol levels, reducing
the risk of heart attacks and strokes.
One of the first studies to confirm the health benefits of fish
came 30 years ago when researchers began to study why the native
Inuits of Alaska were remarkably free of heart disease.
The reason, scientists now think, is the extraordinary amount of
fish they consume in their daily diets.
YOGHURT
Yoghurt is rich in calcium, which helps stave off the threat of
osteoporosis and it's also good for gut health through the presence
of "good bacteria".
In the Seventies, Georgia in the former Soviet Union, was
rumoured to be home to a high number of centenarians and one theory
is the large amount of yoghurt they ate.
APPLES
Apples have a way of suppressing your appetite. They contain
pectin, which sends a message to your brain to tell you to stop
eating. If you eat one half an hour before a meal, or when you feel
peckish, it can stop hunger pangs for up to four hours.
This makes it a remarkably effective tool if you're looking to
control your weight. That in turn comes with a whole myriad of
health benefits which will help you feel younger.
BLUEBERRIES
Long-described as a "superfood" thanks to high levels of
antioxidants, blueberries can have a positive effect on our health
as we age.
One study carried out 11 years ago saw rats being fed blueberry
extracts. Scientists found they outperformed others on balance and
co-ordination as they aged. Blueberries are also an excellent source
of vitamin C and manganese, which is important in thedevelopment of
bones.
CHOCOLATE
We regularly hear eating small quantities of dark chocolate is
good for us as it contains a useful amount of antioxidants and in
particular flavanols, which help preserve the healthy function of
blood vessels. Maintaining youthful blood vessels lowersthe risk of
high blood pressure, type two diabetes, kidney disease and dementia.
OLIVE OIL
We've long been told that the Mediterranean lifestyle is the
reason why people in countries such as Italy and Greece live longer.
Eating a diet that contains a lot of olive oil is useful as it
contains monounsaturated fats, which is good for our hearts, and
polyphenols. These are powerful antioxidants that may help prevent
age-related diseases.
This effect was first recognised 40 years ago when an
international study noticed the low rates of heart disease and
cancer on the Greek island of Crete.
NUTS
As long as you're not allergic to them, nuts should be a regular
part of your diet as they are a rich source of unsaturated fat, just
like olive oil. One study focused on the diets of Seventh-Day
Adventists, a religion that emphasises healthy living
andvegetarianism. It found that people who eat nuts will live, on
average, for twoand-a-half years longer.
RED WINE
The main thing in deriving health benefits from alcohol is not to
over do it. Drink too much and the damage to your health will vastly
outweigh any positives.
Evidence shows that drinking red wine in moderation helps protect
against heart disease and diabetes.
It contains resveratrol, a compound that is likely to contribute
to its benefits.
© 2010 Scottish Daily Record. via ProQuest Information and Learning Company; All Rights Reserved
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