Food can also affect the aging process of a person.
What kind of food prolongs longevity
Longevity can be achieved with the help of foods rich in antioxidants - berries, fruits, vegetables, greens.
For example, blueberries, goji berries, raspberries, cranberries, carrots, sweet potatoes, red bell peppers, spinach.
Eat fresh fruits, vegetables, berries and nuts, without heat treatment.
This way, all the useful substances are preserved.
Reduce the amount of ultra-processed foods in your diet, as they contain a lot of sugar and have no nutritional value.
These include fast food, pizza, canned goods, sausages, carbonated drinks, chips, sweets.
Make sure that your diet is as varied as possible. Choose what you like - fish, meat, seafood, vegetables, fruits, seeds, nuts.
To maintain cognitive functions of the brain, it is important to eat as many foods rich in fiber as possible.
These are vegetables, legumes, nuts, fruits - apples, beans, chickpeas, almonds, flax seeds, bananas, carrots.
Add foods that contain probiotics to your diet - Greek yogurt, kimchi, kombucha, kefir, sauerkraut.
It is also useful to add dark chocolate, chili peppers, turmeric, cilantro to your diet.
What foods should be reduced
To maintain longevity, it is important to reduce the consumption of salty, sweet, spicy and fatty foods.
Avoid added sugar as much as possible - milk chocolate, cakes, ice cream, juices, soda, canned food, sauces.
It is also worth choosing baking and boiling foods rather than frying in a pan.
Choose sources of healthy fats such as chicken yolk, avocado, sesame oil, nuts, seeds.
Reduce the amount of fatty meat in your diet - pork, lamb, bacon. It is also important to reduce the amount of table salt added to your food.
