8 ordinary foods that may help you live longer

9/13/2019

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Science Story: 8 ordinary foods that may help you live longer

Everybody knows that it's important to pay attention to what you eat. In this article, you will find out which everyday products are the best longevity helpers.

#1

Science Story: Dark chocolate is full of antioxidants that can help you avoid heart problems — shutterstock

Remember: dark chocolate can benefit your health only if you consume it in moderation. One square a day is usually enough.

#2

Science Story: Oily fish are rich and vitamins and omega-3 fatty acids which is good for your immune system and heart — shutterstock

Top fish for you to eat regularly are herring, mackerel, salmon, anchovies and sardines. All the fish considered fatty are extremely beneficial to health.

#3

Science Story: Garlic supports immune system, has positive effects on cardiovascular system, slows down brain aging — shutterstock

Garlic is very nutritious but low in calories. It contains compounds with amazing medicinal properties.

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Science Story: Nuts are full of healthful fats, plant protein, fiber, antioxidants, phytosterols, and minerals — shutterstock

The healthiest nuts are peanuts, almonds, pistachios and cashews. Eat nuts in moderation, as they contain a lot of calories.

#5

Science Story: Berries are rich in antioxidants and help maintain healthy blood pressure — shutterstock

Berries also help lower cholesterol level and are good for your skin.

#6

Science Story: Mushrooms contain aromatase inhibitors which inhibit the production of estrogen and decrease the risk of breast cancer — shutterstock

They're also full of fiber, which makes them a perfect option for a plant-based diet.

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Science Story: Green tea is rich in health-boosting flavonoids which reduce the risk of cancer and regulate blood pressure — shutterstock

According to the scientists, green tea also improves brain function, physical performance and increases fat burning. It also lowers the risk of Alzheimer's and Parkinson's.

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Science Story: Tomatoes contain lycopene, vitamins C and E, and beta-carotene — shutterstock

Lycopene can protect you from prostate cancer, UV skin damage and cardiovascular disease. Note that cooked tomatoes contain 10 times more lycopene than raw tomatoes.

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39 Comments

ninakamwene

Fantastic Quiz Folks! I love it when you educate us, and give us useful information. I eat all the foods you list above. Here is to your health. Gracias.

Patricia Price

Have everything except green tea, which tastes like warm grass cuttings!😲

Betty Wiendels

Vimala Padmaraj, I love the pizzas with the veggies and anchovies. 😀

Eve

I do eat most of the foods on the list except the tea...not a tea person

Vimala Padmaraj

HOW ABOUT A PIZZA WITH ALL THE ABOVE FOODS??? HA HA HA

werma

I enjoy all those foods and drink green tea with my lunch and supper.

Bertie R McCulloch

Patricia Price, I love all types of tea…never had grass cuttings!!!

Peter Korpics Jr.

elaurick, not true. The seeds are encapsulated with lycopine.

Peter Korpics Jr.

Yes, yes and yes! Thank you for this affirmation of my usual diet. May I add tannic red wine to help with joint inflammation? It works for me!

Paula Salem

Eat all of those! Love them all. Green tea every now and then. 😋

Steve Tingle

Steve Tingle, Didn't save me from cancer 9 years ago, but I'm coming up to my all clear date.

Steve Tingle

Scott , Yes my mother had problems with them, could only eat one medium sized one a day otherwise suffered, I however love them (aka Love Apples) and have never had any problems - my problem is with oily fish, seafood makes me sick.

Scott

I heard tomatoes are full of lectins and not good for you at all.

Doris Dallaire

I eat/drink all of them. Love sencha green tea.

nezha saad

Patricia Price, add fresh mint to it and see

David Holmes

I use all of them, not keen on green tea I prefer rooibos which also has health benefits.

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