| Getting
older doesn't have to mean getting any less healthy. In fact,
the youth-extending properties of some herbs and superfoods can
help to slow the effects of aging on our bodies and minds.
The state of being
healthy and fit doesn't happen by accident. Many healthy people
practice fitness as a state of mind. Being present in each moment
and observing your thoughts is a good way to enhance your awareness
and get positive results out of life. Let's look at some of
the reasons we begin to experience aging, and consider some
of the foods that may help slow down the aging process.
Cell damage and a
reduced immune response are the two main factors that cause
our bodies to age. When your body lacks antioxidants it cannot
neutralize the free radicals that cause cell or tissue damage.
Likewise, your health at risk when stress and environmental
factors create a reduced immune response.
It's important to
choose potent sources of nutrients to deal with the realities
of aging. Some potent herbs and foods to help neutralize the
effects of free radicals in your body are pine bark, grapeseed,
ginkgo bilboa and shiitake mushrooms. These foods support a
stronger immune system and they are valuable additions in your
diet. They will promote vitality and help prevent healthy conditions
related to aging.
Lowering the fat
content in your diet is very important as you age. Fat reduces
the body's ability to deal with free radicals. Add chlorophyll-rich
foods such as green foods, alfalfa, and bright green leafy vegetables.
These foods help restore healthy cell tissue and provide trace
minerals that will keep you healthier. Many age-related illnesses
can be prevented by adopting healthy habits. Start now, and
enjoy your state of health for as long as you live.
Being healthy and
staying fit requires eating wholesome foods and exercising more,
but as many healthy, older people know, it takes more than that.
Become aware of your habits of mind, and you'll discover that
the key to health and fitness begins in your awareness. Be present
in the moment and let all your thoughts be healthy thoughts. |
