Secrets to Staying Young

Aging is simply what happens as our bodies grow old. Stress, diet, and exercise level certainly play a large role on how we appear to age and how our bodies handles the life changes. Yet, there are certain biological phenomenons which accelerate aging. These functions include glycation and over oxidation of cells. 1

While no one can altogether avoid aging, there is such a thing as an anti-aging diet, there are ways to improve your lifestyle, and there are anti-aging supplements which will help to slow this inevitable process.2

Anti-Aging Diet:

Herbs: Turmeric and garlic contain powerful anti-inflammatories and anti-oxidants which can diminish the aging process.

Berries: Berries contain antioxidants known as anthocyans which maintain muscle and help to prevent cancer.3

Kale, Swiss Chard, and Spinach: These green, leafy vegetables contain polythenals which hinder the aging process in addition to providing powerful health benefits for bones, eye health, and even are even proven to prevent cancer.4

Fish: Fish contains important omega 3 fatty acids which are anti-inflammatory and are proven to slow aging. Fish also contain Vitamin D and "astaxanthin."

Teas: Antioxidant-rich teas such as green tea, black tea, oolong tea, and white tea all contain polyphenols which protect cells from free radical damage.5

Foods which Lead to an Increase in Aging:

Sugar: Sugar promotes a process called glycation. Gylcation is the process which causes wrinkles and damages cells. Sugar is the top food which causes people to age quickly… and it is especially predominant in our

country where sugar is overly consumed.

Grains: Grains in America are not properly sprouted...they are refined. Thus, grains cause inflammation which lead to glycation which ultimately speed up the aging process.

Alcohol: While a glass of red wine for dinner may actually contain important health benefits, the heavy or even regular consumption of alcohol is anti-inflammatory and will cause the acceleration of the aging process.

Trans Fats: Trans fats promote inflammation and are known to cause heart disease, cancers, and premature aging.

Top 5 Supplements to Hinder the Aging Process:6

1. Omega 3 Fats

(Fish Oil, 1000 mg daily)

2. Green SuperFood Powder

(1 scoop daily)

3. Resveratrol

(250-500 mg daily)

4. Adaptogen Herbs: Holy Basil, Ginseng, Rhodiola

(500-1000 mg daily)

5. Co-Enzyme Q-10

(150 mg 2x daily)

Lifestyle Changes:

In order to truly slow the aging process, one must adapt a healthy lifestyle involving sleep, the anti-aging diet, and exercise. Sleep is one of the most important anti-aging aspects and it’s often overlooked. One should try to get a minimum of 8 hours of sleep per night.7 Exercise is also crucial in avoiding the aging process as exercise promotes detoxification, lubrication of joints, and improves cardiovascular function.

References:

How To Naturally Slow Aging... 15 Secrets - DrAxe.com. (n.d.). Retrieved February 28, 2016, from http://draxe.com/how-to-naturally-slow-aging/

Top 10 Anti-Aging Foods – Secrets of Staying Young. (2013). Retrieved February 28, 2016, from http://www.epyk.com/204/top-10-anti-aging-foods-secrets-of-staying-young/