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Foods that help reduce your risk of disease
1. Blueberries and red grapes can improve memory and cognition.
2. Oatmeal, barley & beans help lower cholesterol, give you fiber and have antioxidants.
3. Broccoli helps clear toxins from the body.
4. Yogurt, low fat dairy products and fortified soy products help keep bones healthy and strong.
5. Sweet potatoes, squash and carrots are good for the eyes and skin.
6. Green tea can reduce the risk of breast cancer.
7. Spinach, kale and collard greens may reduce your risk of heart disease by 11%.
8. Tomatoes, tomato sauce and salsa reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, some cancers and macular degeneration the leading cause of blindness in people over 55.
9. Salmon, sardines, and tuna boost heart health and may keep your brain sharp.
10. An antioxidant in apples may protect the brain from diseases such as Parkinsons and Alzheimers.
11. Olive, canola and walnut oils help lower bad (LDL) cholesterol and raise good (HDL) cholesterol and may reduce inflammation.
12. Ginger, curry, peppermint, thyme, cinnamon, sage, oregano, allspice, clove are rich in antioxidants. Ginger especially is good for anti-inflammatory.
13. Avocados and olives are good for heart health.
14. Roasted coffee may reduce the risk of colon cancer and help lower type-2 diabetes.
15. Eggs are rich in carotenoids.
16. Cocoa has been shown to reduce LDL cholesterol and the risk of blood clots. Dark chocolate is best.
Taken from:
http://www.more.com/health/healthy-eating/27-age-defying-eats?sssdmh=dm17.507305&esrc=nwmu021511
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