NUTRITIONFOOD TO CHEAT ON AGE

With advancement in technologies the life expectancy of human has increased, but who wants to look at their age?

Today science is proving that the food we eat affects our body both inside and outside. A sufficiently consumed healthy diet can help reduce the suffering from ailments such as arthritis, failing eyesight,

heart diseases, fatigue and reduction in the skin sheen.

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• Most of the visible effects of ageing like wrinkles and invisible effects like the deterioration of heart functioning and eyes are caused by free radicles (highly reactive molecules that cause the damage to cell walls and to the genetic material within cells).

• Growing healthy old is like an art that anyone can master easily with the little knowledge about the foods.

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LET’S HAVE A LOOK AT THE LIST OF FRUITS AND VEGETABLE THAT HELP YOU STAY FIT AND MAKE YOU LOOK YOUNGER ALWAYS.

• BANANA - 100 gram of banana contains 10% of potassium, which helps to control the high blood pressure and reduces the risk of heart disease. The presence of sodium in banana helps to maintain the fluid and electrolyte.

• STRAWBERRY - They are an excellent source of vitamin C, which is required for the formation of collagen (a protein required for the maintenance of skin structure) and for healing wounds.

• PINEAPPLE - The presence of bromelain (a mixture of enzymes found in pineapples that digest protein). makes pineapple fall on the list. Studies have revealed the benefit of bromelain in curing joint problems. Pineapple also prevents premature ageing.

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• AVOCADO - Avocado are rich in vitamin E and C. They are excellent for keeping your skin healthy, soft and supple. Avocado also helps to improve your hair growth and makes them lustrous.

• BEETROOT - The pigment Betacaine (responsible for giving distinctive deep red colour) is a powerful antioxidant. This antioxidant purifies the blood and show anti- carcinogenic properties.

• TOMATO - The pigment lycopene present in tomato neutralises the free radicals before they get damaged, therefore it helps to prevent everything from skin wrinkles to a heart attack.

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LET’S HAVE A LOOK AT THE LIST OF FRUITS AND VEGETABLE THAT HELP YOU STAY FIT AND MAKE YOU LOOK YOUNGER ALWAYS.

• MUSHROOM - The protein content in mushrooms are much higher than most vegetables, and vitamin E, selenium present in it helps to maintain hair and skin healthily.

• PEANUT - Peanuts are also called as “Almond for poor” provide the most protein of all nuts. They are very good source of monounsaturated fats. This monounsaturated fat reduces the cholesterol levels and protects against heart disease and clogging of arteries.

• CARROT - Carrots help to keep your skin glowing. The βeta-carotene present in carrots is converted into vitamin A in the body, which is important for your eye health.

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LET’S HAVE A LOOK AT THE LIST OF FRUITS AND VEGETABLE THAT HELP YOU STAY FIT AND MAKE YOU LOOK YOUNGER ALWAYS.

So gear up! Keep a check on the food you are having every day.If you are not including these fruits and veggies mentioned in above list. Give a thought!!

EAT HEALTHY TO LIVE HEALTHILY. ENJOY AGING!

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