Health and longevity

Learn some secrets about health and longevity! No, there is no fountain of youth, but there are things that we can eat and drink to help us look and feel younger.

No, there is no fountain of youth, but there are foods that we can eat and drink to help us look and feel younger. Anti-wrinkle creams are helpful because they do contain ingredients to replenish the skin with moisture after aiding in removing dead skin cells. Getting plenty of sleep is also vital to good health and a more youthful appearance. Exercise and lower stress levels are yet other ways to renew our youthful appearance.

But why not work on giving your skin a more youthful look from the inside out? By eating and drinking the right foods, we can turn back the hands of time and you will look and feel years younger. It won't happen overnight, but it will happen. And it will happen naturally. Below is a list of foods containing high levels of antioxidants. Antioxidants are the key. Antioxidants fight free radicals, which are toxins to our bodies. There are free radicals in cigarettes and pollution, for example.

Foods of longevity:

-nuts
-peaches
-potatoes
-spinach
-cauliflower
-stringbeans
-carrots
-apples
-mushrooms
-celery
-lettuce
-bananas
-cucumbers
-broccoli
-watermelon
-grapefruit
-oranges
-sweet potatoes
-onions
-cooked corn
-squash
-grapes
-stawberries
-beets
-prunes
-blueberries
-grapes

Eat the fruits fresh, eat the vegetables fresh or steamed is best. A little crispness should be left to the vegetable so not to destroy the nutrient content.

Drinks of longevity include:

-Water first and fomemost. Filtered water flushes the body of toxins, and it also hydrates the body's cells, including the skin. You should have at least 8 or more glasses of water per day.

-grape juice - very high in antioxidant level
-orange juice
-prune juice
-grapefruit juice
-any juices of the above listed fruits and vegetables, in which juices are usually made.

A very "cool" way to enjoy these fruit juices are as slushes or smoothies (where the fruit juice is mixed with ice and nonfat vanilla yogurt.)

*NOTE: You should at least 6 servings of antioxidants per day.

A few more hints for a youthful appearance is to have plenty of roughage in your diet, such as whole grains and green salads, get some fresh air, think holistic health, exercise your mind and relax as well, and take a multivitamin daily. Check with your pharmacist or doctor to find the one that is right for you.