Ten foods that combat premature aging:

1. Apple, 2. Oats, 3. Garlic, 4. Soybean, 5. Extra olive oil, 6. Tomato, 7. Brow

n-and-stop, 8. Yogurt, 9. Linseed, 10. Grape 1. APPLE Scientific studies have sh
own that regular consumption of apples helps slow the aging skin, protecting it
from sunlight. The fruit is in fiber and Vitamin C reduces risk of cancer and th
e immune system becomes younger, because it contains flavonoids and polyphenols.
A study from Cornell University, USA, says that to prevent cancer, and a small
apple with skin has the same power to raze the dreaded free radicals that 30 gla
sses of orange juice (63 calories per hundred grams). The apple is excellent for
preventing and maintaining cholesterol levels within acceptable levels. This ef
fect is due to the high content of pectin, found in the bark. It also has a mark
ed effect for weight loss, because the pectin hinders the absorption of fats, gl
ucose and eliminates cholesterol. The
high content of potassium contained in apple pulp is to eliminate excess sodium,
eliminating the excess water retained in the body. 2. OATS Of all the cereals,
oats are one of the richest in fiber. It helps lower bad cholesterol, LDL. The r
ecommended amount: 40 grams per day meal or 60 grams of flour. Oats prevent card
iovascular disease through its effects on cholesterol, arteriosclerosis, aging t
issue, hypertension and its antiinflammatory effects. For teeth, fight cavities.
Improves concentration and mental exhaustion. It is useful in headaches, insomn
ia, hyperactivity and anxiety. Recommended for control of diabetes, such as stab
ilizing the level of blood sugar, because it stimulates the activity of the panc
reas, and also as a source of energy for assimilation and slow fibers. 3. GARLIC
A study in Germany came to the conclusion that one gram of garlic consumed dail
y reduces the volume by 80% in atherosclerotic plaque in the arteries. Recent re
search shows that some of its components, such as allicin (the substance respons
ible for taste and odor), inhibit a bacterium that causes ulcers and has been id
entified as
precursor of gastric cancer. Lowers blood pressure and protects the heart by dec
reasing the rate of bad cholesterol and raise levels of good cholesterol, HDL. R
esearch suggests it may help prevent malignancies. Recommended amount: a tooth f
or a day (to lower cholesterol and blood pressure). Rich in components that acti
vate the immune system and fight viruses, bacteria and fungi that cause infectio
ns, garlic may act as an adjuvant in the treatment of colds, flu and thrush, for
example. Also, thanks to the phytochemical compounds (allicin and ajoene), the
food helps lower blood sugar levels and has antioxidant important in cancer cont
rol. 4. SOY Soy is known that the food has higher protein content. Helps reduce
the risk of cardiovascular disease, according to the FDA. Regular consumption ma
y lower bad cholesterol levels by more than 10%. There are indications that also
helps ease the discomforts of menopause and prevent breast cancer and colon Rec
ommended amount: 150 grams of soybeans per day, equivalent to a cup of tea (to l
ower cholesterol). The substances found in soy act due to the fact that the legu
me is rich in isoflavones. It's a phytoestrogen, it mimics estrogen (female sex
hormone). When they enter the body
of women in menopause, are captured by the same protein that carries the hormone
estrogen. This protein isoflavones leads to the estrogen receptor, where they w
ill act like the hormone, making his role in the woman's body. Consumed three ti
mes per week after 25 years, helps women to maintain regular levels of hormones
after menopause. 5. OLIVE OIL avoid all partially hydrogenated vegetable oils wi
ll reduce your real age 2.7 years. Oils with low acidity (up 0.8%) are called ex
travirgin and are of higher quality. To have this feature, can not undergo therm
al or chemical. Its extraction is done cold, temperatures below 27 º C, so as t
o better preserve aroma and flavor. Helps prevent atherosclerosis and its risks,
improves the functioning of the stomach and pancreas; digests more easily than
any other edible fat, no cholesterol and provide the same calorie other oils; ac
celerates metabolic functions. Extra virgin olive oil has many anti-cancer antio
xidants: omega 3 and squalene (which is a compound that prevents colon cancer).
Extravirgin means that the acidity level is less than 1%, coming from the first
pressing of olives,€that were processed at low temperature (process
which preserves nutrients and keeps it flavor). The darker, the flavor is more p
ronounced. Assists in reducing LDL. Your intake in place of margarine or butter
can reduce up to 40% the risk of heart disease and increases HDL. Recommended am
ount: 15 ml per day or a spoon (soup rasa). Each gram of oil has nine calories.
1 tablespoon has 125 calories. 6. TOMATO We eat the entire year. Reduces 40% of
esophageal cancer if you eat just one tomato per week. One medium sized raw toma
to contains only 25 calories. It has lycopene, delays aging of prostate cells. C
ooking tomatoes makes lycopene absorption by the body, so the tomato sauce is co
oked better than raw tomatoes. Place tomatoes in olive oil, to better absorb the
lycopene. If you drink tomato juice before you eat some nuts (fat) because it f
acilitates the absorption of lycopene. 10 tablespoons of tomato sauce consumed w
eekly by 50% can reduce the risk of 11 cancers. Besides being a good source of v
itamin C, tomatoes are ideal to lose weight because it contains fewer calories.
0 antitoxic and tomatoes serves as a laxative and helps the body fight infection
s. Furthermore, it is an excellent blood cleanser. It is also rich in minerals s
uch as potassium, sodium, phosphorus, calcium, magnesium and iron.
Never buy tomatoes with dark spots, parts rotten or moldy. Not buy the green, wh
ich ripen off the foot, because they have less vitamins than the mature. Always
choose the right red, firm, with smooth bark. Helps prevent prostate cancer. Rec
ommended quantity: one and half spoon (soup) of tomato sauce per day. 7. CHESTNU
T-DO-To assist in the prevention of heart problems. He also won the seal of redu
cing cardiovascular disease by the FDA. By eating five or six nuts before a meal
, you feel satisfied faster and longer. Women will be 3.4 years younger and men
4.4 years. It is a source of vitamin E selenium, that help curb the production o
f free radicals, slow aging and reduce the risk of heart disease. The mineral in
gested at recommended doses (between 55 and 70 grams per day), prevents cancer,
the hormone acts on the balance of the thyroid gland, strengthens immunity, redu
ces the toxicity of heavy metals and act in the fight against free radicals. Onl
y a nut is sufficient to meet the daily requirements of selenium in the human bo
dy. The brown-and-stop, for example, already famed for its high content of selen
ium, a mineral that acts on the balance of the thyroid (avoiding weight fluctuat
ions)
prevents tumors, strengthens the immune system and protects against the action o
f free radicals. 8. YOGURT Yogurt or semi skimmed milk has more calcium per serv
ing than any other dairy. It is also an important source of protein, zinc and vi
tamins A and B complex The value of that food is in the 6 million probiotic bact
eria (beneficial to health) per milliliter. In addition to balancing the intesti
nal microflora, they assist in working to absorb nutrients, preventing fungal in
fections, enhances immunity, increases calcium absorption by the body controls c
holesterol and reduces the risk of cancer. Ingestion is a source of help in the
growth of children. Even more: the yoghurt reduces the dark circles A cup of yog
urt a day can bring all these benefits but do not have dyes, preservatives, thic
keners or added sugar can all hinder the survival of bacteria in the body. The a
mount of daily calcium intake is ideal for 1000 to 1200 mg daily after menopause
. 1 cup of yogurt has about 300 mg of calcium. Calories 90.
9. Flaxseed Several studies indicate that flaxseed is a major source of fatty ac
ids like omega 3. Scientific studies have shown that flaxseed oil has 60% omega-
3 as salmon oil has half, or 30%. So it's a great option for those who do not li
ke fish or can not have access to it and seeks the protection of that oil is fun
damental to our health. Omega-3 is protective against cardiovascular disease, hi
gh blood pressure, stroke, growth and development of children, autoimmune diseas
es, lowers cholesterol, helps control blood sugar and even improves the dryness
of the tear. You can also activate the metabolism, helping to combat obesity. In
creases immunity due to the high antioxidant power, prevents cancer of breast an
d prostate. The food is extremely rich in Omega 3 fatty acids, lowers bad choles
terol and triglyceride rate should preferably be consumed daily in the breakfast
.€Recent studies attribute to flaxseed properties that help control the hormone
s. It alleviates the effects of PMS and hot flashes of menopause. To decrease th
e bad cholesterol (LDL), symptoms of PMS and menopause, consume 1 scoop daily (s
oup) of ground flaxseed on foods. The flaxseed help prevent cancer
breast cancer by neutralizing the action of estrogen on this gland. The flaxseed
protects and prevents the formation of tumors, it contains 27 components of the
m is an anticancer LIGNIN (phytosteroids), a substance that mimics estrogen. Lig
nin contains 100 times more than the best whole grains. No other plant known to
date has this amount of lignin. These benefits are related to the fact that lign
in is a precursor hormone enterodiol and enterolactone and they exercise activit
y on the level of estrogen. 10. UVA has a lot of fiber and has resveratrol, flav
onoids in grape skin, immune system and leaves but young arteries, reducing canc
er, stroke, memory loss and heart disease. Resveratrol has also been related to
inhibition of carcinogenesis. Laxative and diuretic properties, grapes stimulate
liver functions, leaving you well-prepared and skin more beautiful. There's mor
e: besides being a good source of vitamin C, iron and potassium, they contain pe
ctin (fiber) and bioflavonoids, which prevent premature aging. The red grape or
black, in the juice helps to increase good cholesterol and prevents the accumula
tion of fat in the arteries, preventing heart disease.
Both the shell as grape seed, used in the manufacture of wine, are antioxidants
known as polyphenols, powerful allies in the fight against free radicals.