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Old news: Flavorful and zesty, if you like them; also a major cause of bad breath. Not very nutritious.
Eating a can of spinach may not give you superhuman strength, but it could help keep your colon healthy. A recent study suggests that carotenoid-rich leafy greens such as spinach may have a protective effect against colon cancer. Spinach is especially rich in lutein, a carotenoid that appears to be responsible for the cancer-inhibiting effect. RealAge Benefit: Eating a diverse diet that includes 5 servings of vegetables per day can make your RealAge as much as 4 years younger.
For extra cancer-fighting nutrition, mix up your snack habit with a handful of Brazil nuts. Although many nuts deliver a small amount of selenium, Brazil nuts are particularly high in this antioxidant nutrient. A 1-ounce serving of Brazil nuts contains over 800 micrograms of selenium. Early studies suggest that this trace mineral may offer protection against breast cancer and prostate cancer. RealAge Benefit: Eating a diverse diet that is low in calories and high in nutrients can make your RealAge as much as 4 years younger
If you want to fend off colon cancer, consider bolstering your efforts with a folate supplement. In a recent study of people who were prone to developing colon polyps, people who took a daily folate, or folic acid, supplement were less likely to experience potentially cancerous cell changes in their polyps compared to people who did not take the supplement. Polyps are small intestinal growths that could become cancerous over time. RealAge Benefit: Getting a total of 700 micrograms of folate per day in food and supplements can make your RealAge as much as 1.2 years younger. If you want to protect your body from free-radical damage, add some color to your dinner plate by serving purple eggplant. The compound delphinidin, an anthocyanin found in the purple skin of eggplant, has been shown to exert a high degree of antioxidant activity. Antioxidants help to protect cells against free radicals, highly reactive molecules associated with the development of cancer and disease. RealAge Benefit: Eating a diverse diet that includes 5 servings of vegetables per day can make your RealAge as much as 4 years younger. Just two servings of tomato sauce per week may be enough to help keep your prostate healthy. In a recent study, men who ate two or more servings of tomato sauce per week were 23% less likely to develop prostate cancer compared to men who consumed less than one serving of tomato sauce per month. Tomato sauce is high in lycopene, an antioxidant credited with prostate-protective powers. RealAge Benefit: Eating 10 tablespoons of tomato sauce per week can make your RealAge 1 year younger Here's another herb to add to your rack of antioxidant-rich spices: rosemary. According to research, rosemary contains potent antioxidants that may help to inhibit free radical damage to cells. Rosemary was revealed to have an even greater antioxidant capacity than health-friendly paprika. Use rosemary to season fish, vegetables, and egg-white omelets. RealAge Benefit: Getting the right amount of antioxidants through diet or supplements can make your RealAge 6 years younger
Are you looking for a way to add disease-fighting compounds to your cooking? Sprinkle some hot paprika onto your dishes. Certain spices, such as hot paprika, contain compounds called salicylic acids. Salicylic acid is believed to have anti-inflammatory properties that may help protect against diseases such as colon cancer and hardening of the arteries. Other spices that contain salicylic acid include curry powder, thyme, and Worcestershire sauce. RealAge Benefit: Eating a diverse diet that is low in calories and high in nutrients can make your RealAge as much as 4 years younger. You can help ward off a common killer by getting your daily fill of folate. Research suggests that a diet high in folate, or folic acid, may help protect against colorectal cancer, one of the most common cancers in the U.S. Although some foods are fortified with folic acid, most people need to take a supplement to get the optimum daily dose. RealAge Benefit: Getting a total of 700 micrograms of folate per day in food and supplements can make your RealAge as much as 1.2 years younger. You can make your St. Patrick's Day celebration a healthy affair by helping yourself to an extra serving of cabbage. Cabbage contains powerful cancer-fighting compounds called indoles. But, remember: the traditional Irish meal of corned beef and cabbage tends to be high in sodium because corned beef is cured in brine or salt. To make your holiday meal healthier, eat only a small portion of lean corned beef, about the size of a deck of cards, and ask for extra cabbage. RealAge Benefit: Actively patrolling your health can make your RealAge as much as 12 years younger.
Old News: Citrus fruits contain lots of vitamin C.
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