Getting older doesn't
have to mean getting any less healthy. In fact, the youth-extending
properties of some herbs and superfoods can help to slow the
effects of aging on our bodies and minds.
The state
of being healthy and fit doesn't happen by accident. Many
healthy people practice fitness as a state of mind. Being
present in each moment and observing your thoughts is a good
way to enhance your awareness and get positive results out
of life. Let's look at some of the reasons we begin to experience
aging, and consider some of the foods that may help slow down
the aging process.
Cell
damage and a reduced immune response are the two main factors
that cause our bodies to age. When your body lacks antioxidants
it cannot neutralize the free radicals that cause cell or
tissue damage. Likewise, your health at risk when stress and
environmental factors create a reduced immune response.
It's
important to choose potent sources of nutrients to deal with
the realities of aging. Some potent herbs and foods to help
neutralize the effects of free radicals in your body are pine
bark, grapeseed, ginkgo bilboa and shiitake mushrooms. These
foods support a stronger immune system and they are valuable
additions in your diet. They will promote vitality and help
prevent healthy conditions related to aging.
Lowering
the fat content in your diet is very important as you age.
Fat reduces the body's ability to deal with free radicals.
Add chlorophyll-rich foods such as green foods, alfalfa, and
bright green leafy vegetables. These foods help restore healthy
cell tissue and provide trace minerals that will keep you
healthier. Many age-related illnesses can be prevented by
adopting healthy habits. Start now, and enjoy your state of
health for as long as you live.
Being
healthy and staying fit requires eating wholesome foods and
exercising more, but as many healthy, older people know, it
takes more than that. Become aware of your habits of mind,
and you'll discover that the key to health and fitness begins
in your awareness. Be present in the moment and let all your
thoughts be healthy thoughts.
