Anti-Aging To-Do List
Our bodies are designed to take care of diseases and things that don’t belong in our bodies. However, our bodies are constantly fighting aging, that seems inevitable, but we might actually have more control over it than we think.
Free Radicals are oxygen containing molecules with an uneven number of electrons dispersed throughout our bodies that can cause reactions with other existing molecules within our bodies. Oxidation is when these free radicals steal electrons from stable cells, causing a reaction, to help make themselves more stable. Antioxidants help fight these free radicals by donating electrons to help satisfy them and prevent them from making other cells in our bodies unstable. Over time, constant damage from free radicals can cause diabetes, inflammatory conditions, heart diseases, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and cancer. Although it is impossible to completely avoid free radical exposure and oxidation, studies show that increasing the amount of antioxidants in our bodies can directly prevent these cells from further breaking down our bodies and premature aging!
Antioxidant Foods:
-Goji Berries -Dark Chocolate -Mushrooms
-Cranberries -Artichokes -Raw Cacao
-Prunes -Red Apples -Beets
-Leafy Greens -Pumpkin -Lemons
-Tomatoes -Avocado -Turmeric
-Carrots -Seafood (salmon) -Bell Peppers
-Nuts -Broccoli -Strawberries
-Onions -Red wine -Coffee Beans
-Tea -Thyme, Oregano, Parsley -Olive Oil -Sweet Potato
It is also important to have enough Vitamin C, Zinc, B Vitamins, and Selenium. There are also many other foods not mentioned in this list that can provide many nutritional benefits on top of antioxidants.
To further prevent premature aging, you can also try:
-avoiding white sugar and processed foods
-vitamin C serums, and SUNSCREEN
-omega 3-fatty acids, found in chia seeds and salmon
-get 7-9 hours of sleep
-drink enough water throughout the day to keep your mind and body hydrated
-moisturize your skin with safe products: read product labels
-stay active and exercise throughout the day/week
-read, play games, or do puzzles, keep your brain thinking
-exercise or massage your face when you wake up and before you go to sleep
There are many other ways to keep you feeling fresh and awake and well throughout the day.
Try some of these things if you are familiar with them or consult your physician before you try any new foods or products you could be sensitive to.
Always be thinking about the well-being of your mind and body! Comment below if you have any tips for anti-aging!