5 foods to help your body stay healthy and young

January 7, 2015 14:21

The foods below will help your body's organs function well, helping you avoid the risk of rapid aging.

You just need to add the following 5 great foods to your diet to help yourself look 10 years younger.

1. Broccoli - protects the immune system, detoxifies the liver

Broccoli is rich in vitamin C - a powerful antioxidant that helps protect the immune system very well. It also contains a lot of sulforaphane - an active ingredient that helps promote liver detoxification to take place more effectively in the body.

"More than 80% of toxins are neutralized through the liver, and if these toxins are not eliminated but accumulate in the liver, it can cause dull and dry skin, hair and nails," says nutritionist Paula Simpson.

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2. Drinking cocoa - good for the heart

"Another reason to enjoy this delicious drink is that it helps maintain healthy blood vessels, supports circulation and is good for the heart. Cacao beans contain rich antioxidants, twice as much as dark chocolate. What's more, it is low in fat and sugar, making it even better for your heart," said Professor Cheryl Forberg, author of A 28-Day Plan for a Younger, Slimmer, Sexier You.

It is best to choose natural cocoa, avoid using processed cocoa because processing will add alkali, which reduces the amount of antioxidants.

3. Orange - helps reduce wrinkles

In addition to the advantage of containing a lot of vitamin C as many people know, oranges are also a rich source of collagen, which can help firm the skin. "Changing cells in the deeper layers of the skin will bring better results for the anti-aging process of the skin, helping the skin to be healthy," nutritionist Simpson shared. For these reasons, you should add oranges to your breakfast.

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4. Fish - good from head to toe

"This type of creature is considered good for your health from head to toe because it is rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which have both anti-inflammatory effects and avoid weakening the immune system," said Professor Forberg. The group of fish containing the most fatty acids includes herring, salmon, halibut... In particular, people with a diet rich in omega-3s are less likely to suffer from chronic skin diseases such as psoriasis.

If you don't like fish, you can opt for flaxseed oil or flaxseeds, as these foods are also rich in omega-3s.

5. Chicken - stay young

Chicken is high in zinc and selenium, two minerals that help balance hormones and promote collagen production, giving you lasting youth. It also protects against free radicals, which speed up the removal of aging cells. As a result, you won’t have to worry about aging too quickly.

According to Alobacsi.vn

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