Beetroots for Healthy Aging

 Beetroots were used initially to treat liver conditions. They contain a substance, which detoxifies the colon.  Beetroots are thought to aid in eliminating some cancers.  Containing an amino acid, which keeps the intestines healthy, when roasted beetroots still maintain health benefits.

One delicious way to eat them is to cut them up into little cubes and add them to your salad.

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Raw Tomatoes For Healthy Aging

Raw tomatoes are rich in vitamin C and in lycopene, which because of its antioxidants protect the body from cancer and cardio vascular disease.

Eaten regularly and over a long period of time, tomatoes reduce the risk of coronary heart disease. This includes tomato-based foods such as ketchup.

Tomatoes also contain fiber and vitamins E and B, and minerals such as potassium, which help to lower blood pressure. Low in calories, the tomato is a good a source of weight control.

Next time you are at the grocery store pick up some tomatoes for healthy aging.

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Chocolate For Healthy Aging

 Have you heard the expression, “If you are feeling down or stressed, have a piece of chocolate”?

Chocolate has multiple qualities.

• Anandamide, which stimulates blissful feelings, is in chocolate.
• Chocolate contains a good quantity of magnesium, which gives energy.
• Rich in antioxidants as well chocolate protects the body against the aging of cells.
• B vitamins, associated with brain health, are also found in chocolate.

Dark chocolate is best as it is lowest in sugar, while white chocolate is to be avoided as it contains mostly sugar and coco butter.

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Drinking Wine For Healthy Aging

Recent studies from various countries have found that drinking wine with meals helps to prevent cardio-vascular diseases and grant a longer life. A couple of glasses of red or white wine is effective, and this is valid for women as well as men.

Tea after a meal with wine is found to be more preventative than coffee.

The studies also showed that along with drinking wine you should do some exercise, but in any case, the wine improved good heart health.

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Garlic For Healthy Aging

Garlic, often called a miracle food, is not always to everyone's liking. –  But it is very healthy for you as you age. 

Garlic reduces the development of tumors, reduces breast cancer side effects, surpasses penicillin in the combat against 8 types of bacteria and protects people who have had a heart attack from having a second one.  Furthermore, garlic contains over 200 vitamins and minerals such as calcium, potassium, iron and zinc.

Unbelievably, it seems to work wonders on every human medical condition such as reducing cholesterol, appeasing teeth and ear aches, and curing flu and its symptoms.

An Age Esteem tip to take away the strong taste and smell of the garlic: Just take out the green bulb in the middle of each clove. 

Add garlic to your meat roasts, vegetable platters and soups. Food will taste delicious when prepared with garlic! – And it will help you age healthfully.

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Dates For Healthy Aging

Dates are often considered as a miraculous fruit providing fertility and prosperity.

Low in calories, they are energy providers as they contain a lot of sugar and fiber.  Dates improve lazy intestines and contain minerals such as potassium (good for muscles and the nervous system), magnesium and phosphorus.  Dates also contain natural aspirin.

We often eat dates during the year-end holiday season. It is a relief to know that this wonderful little fruit is a holiday delicacy that is actually good for us.

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Ginger For Healthy Aging

Ginger has been known and used for centuries as a relief for nausea and stomach ailments.  Even a ginger snap cookie will be effective in calming motion or morning sickness.  Ginger ale helps as well or adding fresh ginger, so delicious, to cooking – especially in Chinese recipes.

In addition to being a miracle cure for all kinds of motion sickness, ginger has many other attributes as well. It is rich in minerals and the B6 vitamin, so necessary for the nervous system. Ginger soothes headaches, helps in easing arthritic pain, stops acidification in the body and strengthens the immune system against colds. It can be consumed through various ways: in cooking, in candy, and in cookies to name a few.

When we eat healthfully it also enhances our age esteem as we have more energy to contribute our talents and experience in meaningful ways.

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Pineapple For Healthy Aging

Pineapple is a wonderful tasting fruit, but also so valuable to our health. It is known to ease indigestion, arthritis and sinusitis.

As pineapple is very high in manganese, it will help to develop strong bones, so important for older people. – Both for our physical health and our age esteem.

The enzyme bromelain seems to be the clue to the pineapple’s value. It is considered as anti-inflammatory and aids in digestion. It is effective in reducing mucous in the throat and eases coughing.

Fresh pineapple makes a great addition to salads as well as a tasty dessert all by itself.

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Apples: A Source For Healthy Aging

An apple a day, la, la, la. It should be said that an “unpeeled” apple a day keeps the doctor away. (Of course, it must be washed very thoroughly because of pesticides.) The skin is rich in fibers which stabilize blood sugars and thus reduces the risk of diabetes. Substances in apples reduce the cholesterol level and antioxidants in them improve lung function.

Apples are wonderful for the skin. They contain substances such as minerals and vitamins, which nourish the skin from deep within. They can eliminate brown spots.

Eating an apple will give the sensation of feeling full, thus eating less and losing weight easily.  Fibers in apples absorb fats and sugar like a sponge and aid in eliminating them from the body.

Foods that promote healthy aging also enhance your age esteem.

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Red and White Grapes For Healthy Aging

This is the season for delicious, fresh grapes straight off the vine. Their savor and healthy qualities are ideal for your age esteem.

Red and white grapes are a wonderful fruit, the basis for wine and a cleaning product for your body! They are a very powerful antioxidant, which cleanses and revitalizes the body. They are a great aid in improving circulation.

A grape cure drains the organs and eliminates toxins that are accumulated in them. Grapes dissolve acid deposits, which can cause pain.  Eating them often will help drain the liver, the intestines and the kidneys of impurities. They alleviate the work of the digestive system.

Finally, grapes are rich in water and in magnesium, which are the main properties in eliminating the toxins from the body. With grapes in your diet you will feel less tired and look and feel rejuvenated as well, full of age esteem.

Note: Be sure to wash the grapes very well before eating to eliminate any pesticides.

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