1. Calorie Restriction. More than 2,000 studies show the less you eat, the longer you live. Experts recommend reducing your calories by an average of 20% to 30% a day.
2. The Mediterranean Diet. Eating a diet made up of mostly fresh veggies, fruits, nuts, unsaturated fats like olive oil, whole grains, fish, and red wine while cutting down on red meat can boost heart health, lower inflammation, and help you live longer.
3. Green Tea. Studies show drinking 2.5 to 5 cups a day of this ancient Asian cure-all can reduce your risk of cardiovascular disease, cancer and stroke.
4. Omega-3 Fatty Acids. The essential polyunsaturated fats found in fish and flaxseed have been shown to reduce inflammation, fight heart disease, and prevent age-related blindness. For anti-aging benefits, take 2 to 4 grams of omega-3s with DHA and EPA a day.
5. Antioxidants. Combat cellular damage and look younger by eating the USDA’s top antioxidant-rich foods: Berries, plums, apples, prunes, cherries, beans, pecans, artichokes and russet potatoes. Look for the following skincare formulations and dietary supplements: Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Pycnogenol, grapeseed extract and selenium. For more info visit naturalsolutionsmag.com (Anti-aging Skincare)
6. Anti-inflammatories. Inflammation of one of aging’s biggest culprits. Douse the “fire within” by eating onions and leeks, dark leafy greens, beans, nuts and seeds, garlic, ginger, turmeric and cinnamon.
7. Brain Boosters. Halt dementia, improve memory and keep you mind healthy with acetyl-L-carnitine, phosphatidylserine, and ginkgo biloba.
8. Stress Busters. Stress can cause everything from reduced immunity to sagging skin. Calm your body, mind, and soul with daily yoga, meditation, or deep-breathing exercises.
9. Sunscreen. Minimize wrinkles and age spots with a sunscreen that blocks UVA and UVB rays. Make sure it doesn’t contain any skin-damaging ingredients by checking cosmeticdatabase.com
10. Chiropractic. A properly aligned spine can take pressure off the nervous system, allowing your body to heal itself and your bones and joints to age in a balanced way.
