Age Defying Foods for 2016

One of the great age defying foods of our time is by far Tuna, packed with omega-3 fatty acids to help keep your heart healthy and may provide protection against Alzheimers disease.

Almonds are another wonderful source of age defying satisfaction. If you are looking to slow down the years you can take in almonds by the handful or toss them into your salad and oatmeal, your body will thank you. Almonds are packed full with Vitamin E, which is a powerful antioxidant that helps defend against sun damage, keeps your arteries free from dangerous free-radicals, and protects against heart disease and Diabetes. They are also rich ini omega-6 fatty acids to help with improving the texture of hair and skin.

Leafy Greens, dark leafy greens, such as spinach, kale, and swiss chard are packed with anti-aging nutrients, vitamins and minerals that your body craves for younger looking hair and skin. For example Swiss chard is rich in beta-carotene, and antioxidant that is converted to the essential Vitamin A that your body requires for skin growth and cell repair. Leafy greens are also a great source of vitamin C, which is essential for production of collagen, which is necessary for keeping your skin firm and protecting cells from free radical damage.

Dark Chocolate, Yes Yes Yes you can eat chocolate for health reasons. It is important though that you keep in mind it needs to be dark chocolate and not the processed high fructose corn syrup version. Dark Chocolate contains high levels of cocoa flavanols and phytonutrient compounds that provide the beneficial antioxidant effects. When consumed in moderation, the flavonols found in dark chocolate improve the blood flow to the brain, which helps to boost your cognitive function and the phytonutrients keeps your blood pressure low and your arteries flexible.














Beans, particularly black beans, will help to significantly decrease the risk of a heart attack. Black beans are full of anthocyanin, which can improve brain function, White beans are super rich in calcium and protein, both of which help you have strong healthy bones which may reduce the risk of osteoporosis. Beans are loaded with healthy fats, magnesium, folate, B Vitamins and fiber.


Avocado, often get a bad rap for being high in fat and calories, but the monounsaturated fats are actually the good fats, they help deliver the good cholesterol your body needs. Avocados are also rich in folate that helps to lower levels of homocysteine, which can interfere with the flow of blood through the blood vessels. There are many properties found d in avocados that make them extra beneficial for the skin, including amino acids and antioxidants to help reduce inflammation, skin aging and to reduce age spots.

Gren Tea is a delicious way to give your anti aging diet an added boost. Green tea has been used by Chinese for over 4000 years for its medicinal properties. It has extremely high levels of catechin, an antioxidant that seeks out and destroys free radicals, which helps to detoxify cancer allergies stroke and arthritis as well as improve the overall function of the immune system. Not only will drinking green tea help to prevent sun damage, but it may also reverse the effects of sun damage.














Sweet Potatoes, which are often confused with yams, are one of the healthiest foods you can eat. This superfood contains antioxidants, to help prevent your skin from aging and beta carotene for bright, healthy eyes. Sweet potatoes also contain glutathione, an antioxidant that may enhance the health of your immune system and boost metabolism as well as protect against Parkinsons, Alzheimers, heart attack, stroke and liver disease. Eating half of a small sweet potato each day may actually decrease the appearance of wrinkles.

Berries, especially blueberries and raspberries, are chock full of anti-aging antioxidants that help prevent a range of diseases from cancer to heart disease. The antioxidants and nutrients found in blueberries fight wrinkles, relieve muscle soreness, maintain memory sharpness and protect your joints from wear and tear, Raspberries help your body eliminate free radicals that may damage your cells and cause premature aging of the skin.

Quinoa, of all the grains, quinoa provides the best source of complete protein. It is rich with potassium, selenium, phosphorus, zinc and B vitamins. Quinoa is an anti-aging powerhouse that helps keep your skin, teeth, hair, nails and bones strong as well as provides protection against high blood pressure, migraines and diabetes. Quinoa is the perfect grain for those who are allergic to gluten, because it is completely gluten-free and can replace rice in any dish.

Flax Seeds are rich in fiber and protein, as well as an amazing amount of Omega-3 acids which help to get rid of age spots and fine lines in your skin. Sprinkle ground flax seed over your yogurt, salads and/or oatmeal to improve your digestive system, reduce high cholesterol and improve skin appearance.

Carrots are spiked with lots of Vitamin A and carotenoids that not only are great for vision but help keep your skin smooth and acne free. Vitamin prevents an overproduction of cells in your skins outer layer, which means there are fewer dead cells to mix sedum that clogs pores, so you have fewer acne breakouts. The carotenoids are fat soluble compounds that help reduce the risk of cancers and inflammatory conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis and asthma.

Turmeric add a little spice to your life to help fight inflammation, reduce the risk of Alzheimers and fight certain cancers. Eating foods that are spiced with turmeric will provide anti-inflammatory effects to help alleviate joint pain and reduce acne causing inflammation.

So next time you pass through your local farmers market or grocery store keep in mind that many of the fruits and vegetables you are passing by are packed with anti aging properties that will help keep you healthy from the inside out.