The 10 Best Foods for Longevity

July 05, 2022

By: Ashwani Kumar

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According to a recent study, eating healthy might add six to seven years to middle-aged persons' lives and roughly ten years to the lives of young adults.

Cruciferous Vegetables

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These vegetables are superfoods with the unique ability to modify human hormones, activate the body's natural detoxification system, and inhibit cancer cell growth.

Pomegranate

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Punicalagin, the most abundant phytochemical in pomegranate, is responsible for more than half of the antioxidant activity of pomegranate juice.

Beans

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Consuming beans and other legumes on a daily basis helps to stabilize blood sugar, reduce appetite, and act as an anti-diabetic and weight-loss food as they are digested slowly.

Mushrooms

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Studies on many mushroom species have discovered anti-inflammatory properties, boosted immune cell activity, DNA damage prevention, reduced cancer cell growth, and angiogenesis suppression.

Tomatoes

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Lycopene, vitamins C and E, beta-carotene, and flavonol antioxidants are just a few of the many components that tomatoes have that are good for your health.

Berries

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These antioxidant-rich fruits are excellent for your heart. Eating blueberries or strawberries every day for several weeks improved blood pressure, oxidative stress, and total LDL cholesterol.

Avocado

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Avocados contain monounsaturated fats, which may help lower cholesterol, and prevent heart disease. Healthy fats also help you eat less by making you feel fuller for longer periods of time.

Apples

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Eating apples lowers the risk of chronic diseases such as cancer, cardiovascular disease, and Alzheimer's disease, and it may also be associated with better outcomes in cognitive decline.

Whole grains

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Eating more complex carbohydrates such as brown rice, quinoa, and barley, instead of refined carbohydrates has been shown to not only help you lose weight but also to help you live longer.

Almonds

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Almonds are high in fiber, protein, and heart-healthy fats. A study found that people eating nuts can lower the risk of dying from diseases like cancer, heart disease, or respiratory disease.

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