Taking Control of Our Health

Top 7 Foods That Slow Aging
by Joseph Mercola, D.O.


Dr. Joseph Mercola of Mercola.Com,

I’m sure you’ve heard that old saying "you are what you eat" and it’s as true today as it ever was. It all boils down to this: if you want to optimize your health, you must return to the basics of healthy food. There is no way around this simple fact. Ultimately, the simplest and most effective way to achieve good health and a long life is to focus on the nutrition you are putting in your body on a daily basis. The following seven foods are among the most highly nutritious you can consume.

1. Whey Protein: Whey has been shown to increase your body's stores of the antioxidant glutathione, or GSH.

2. Raw Organic Eggs: Eggs are another superfood. Research has ended the debate—there is no link between egg consumption and heart disease. A single egg contains nine essential amino acids, six grams of the highest quality protein, lutein and zeaxanthin (for your eyes), choline (for your brain, nervous and cardiovascular systems), and naturally occurring vitamin D.

3. Leafy Greens: Leafy greens are great sources of antioxidants, vitamins and biophotons. Whenever possible, buy organic greens. On average, conventional produce has only 83 percent of the nutrients of organic produce.

4. Broccoli: Broccoli is another dark green, antioxidant-rich vegetable with near miraculous powers. One serving of broccoli is about two spears, so just 10 spears a week can make a difference in your health.

5. Blueberries: Blueberries are powerhouses of nutrition, ranking at the very top of the list of fresh fruits and vegetables. They are full of antioxidants which help your body neutralize free radicals—molecules that can harm brain cells and brain function.

6. Chlorella: Chlorella, a single-celled fresh water algae plant, is often referred to as a near-perfect food.

7. Garlic: The component of garlic, allicin, which causes the familiar strong smell and flavor, is actually an extremely effective antioxidant. As allicin digests in your body it produces sulfenic acid, a compound that reacts faster with dangerous free radicals than any other known compound.