Foods to Keep You Young

Avocado

Avocado should be one of your anti-ageing staples. Avocados are an excellent source of vitamin E, a powerful antioxidant and a free-radical scavenger that helps prevent damage to collagen. Their high levels of beneficial unsaturated fats and beta-carotene nourish skin and protect from the visible signs of ageing, as well as keeping your heart and eyesight healthy as you get older.

Brazil nuts

These are one of the best sources of the trace mineral selenium, which helps to improve skin elasticity. Selenium is also a potent antioxidant which helps to reduce the risk of skin cancer and prevents premature ageing. Eat a few Brazil nuts each day, with your muesli or in a trail mix, to give you a good dose of this anti-ageing nutrient.

Chlorella

This nutritionally dense super algae has antioxidant and anti-ageing properties. It’s rich in beta-carotene and vitamin C and can enhance the health of your skin. It’s also a good source of chlorophyll and can assist with detoxification. Add chlorella powder to a vegetable juice or water daily to help remove toxins from the body. This will benefit your skin and work wonders to prevent premature ageing.

Red grapes

These are rich in resveratrol, a super antioxidant with great health-promoting and anti-ageing properties. A study published in the journal Science revealed resveratrol directly activates a protein that promotes health and longevity. Choose organic grapes as they typically have higher levels of resveratrol and don’t contain pesticide residue.

Kale

This is one of the best leafy greens to help combat ageing. It’s packed with antioxidants, and vitamin C, which protects against free radical damage. Its sulfur compounds assist in liver detoxification, while healthy omega-3 fats nourish the skin and help prevent dryness and wrinkles. It’s abundant in vitamin A, an important nutrient for eye health, and vitamin K and calcium, needed for strong bones and to prevent osteoporosis.

Maqui berry

These South American berries are one of the best antioxidant-rich foods. They have exceptionally high levels of anthocyanins, highly effective antioxidants with potent anti-ageing effects. They’re abundant in vitamin C, which is essential for collagen production to help give skin its tone, elasticity and a more youthful appearance. Add a scoop of maqui berry powder to smoothies, fresh juices or stir it through yoghurt.
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5 Cholesterol-Fighting Foods

Lean Beef

Yes, it’s true: Even beef can give bad cholesterol a gut-punch, says a new study in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. Study participants ate portions of 4.0 and 5.4 ounces of lean beef daily, and saw decreases in “bad” LDL cholesterol of up to 10 percent when combined with a healthy diet.
What’s the best way to prepare that beef? Pick up Grill This, Not That for dozens of healthy, delicious recipes.

Soy Protein

Toss some chickpeas on that chicken salad. A recent study in the Journal of Clinical Lipidology found that soy protein is more effective than milk protein at lowering non-HDL cholesterol.

Almonds

Just a handful of almonds not only lowers your cholesterol, it also provides a whopping dose of Vitamin E, according to a study in the Journal of the American Dietetic Association. That’s good news: The average guy gets only about half of his required intake per day, says the National Academy of Sciences.

Pistachios

Pistachios not only wreak havoc on your LDL, they also supply much-needed antioxidants that you’d normally get from vegetables and brightly-colored fruits, according to researchers at Penn State. Benefits like those are among the reasons we included them in our Men’s Health Nut Mix.

Tomato Juice

It took people just one glass of tomato juice and 2 tablespoons of ketchup every day for 3 weeks to cut LDL levels by an average of 8.5 percent, according to a study in the British Journal of Nutrition.

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