7 Foods That May Help You Live Longer
Mother Nature can provide the tools we need to eat healthy so more people are able to live longer lives. We just have to visit the drive-through less often and stop by the grocery store more regularly.
Swipe through to learn which foods you should eat to live longer.
Cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, and Brussels sprouts can inhibit the growth of cancerous cells, modify human hormones and activate the body’s natural detoxification system. So maybe pass on the potatoes and have an extra serving of bok choy instead!
Nuts are truly a superfood. They’re packed with healthful fats, plant protein, fiber, antioxidants, phytosterols and minerals. These nutrients can support the immune system, balance inflammation and gut health, and promote brain and heart health. Nuts can also offer cancer-preventive properties. Seeds, too, are a smart addition to your diet.
Tomatoes contain a number of important nutrients, including lycopene, vitamins C and E, beta-carotene and flavanol antioxidants. Lycopene, in particular, is a powerful antioxidant that can help prevent cells from damage.
You knew it was coming. Leafy greens really, really are good for you. Lettuce, kale, spinach, mustard greens and collard greens—they’re packed with nutrition. Research has shown that eating a cup and half a day slows cognitive decline.
Berries are rich in nutrients, including antioxidants, and they’re very heart-healthy. They have anti-cancer properties and they're great brain food, helping to prevent the cognitive decline that can come with aging.
Mushrooms are associated with a decreased risk of breast cancer. The fungi also promote enhanced immune cell activity and slowed cancer cell growth. They have anti-inflammatory effects as well.
Vegetables in the onions and garlic family contain particular compounds that benefit the cardiovascular systems by reducing cholesterol and decreasing blood pressure. Released when the veggies are chopped, these compounds also have anti-diabetic and anti-cancer effects, and can bolster the immune system.
