Aging is a combination of oxidation, inflammation, and DNA damage. These seven foods can help slow — or even help reverse — that process.
1. Citrus Fruit
High in vitamin C, which supports collagen repair for healthy skin, and limonene, which helps protect DNA.
2. Blueberries
Rich in anthocyanins, which are anti-inflammatory and help protect nerves and the brain.
3. Prunes
Contain beta-cryptoxanthin, which helps protect the skin.
4. Broccoli
Contains sulforaphane and beta-carotene, both powerful antioxidants that support healthy cell function.
5. Kiwifruit
Loaded with quercetin and fisetin, both of which help protect DNA and skin.
6. Avocados
Provide healthy fats along with the antioxidants zeaxanthin and lutein.
7. Chocolate
The pleasant surprise — dark chocolate contains polyphenols known to help reduce skin wrinkling.
For a list of 15 more anti-aging foods, download the free eBook Health Secrets at peacediet.org.
About Dr. Terry Shintani, MD, JD, MPH
Dr. Terry Shintani is a Harvard-trained physician and nutritionist, named a Living Treasure of Hawai’i and recipient of the U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Award for Excellence. He is the creator of the Peace Diet and the landmark Waianae Diet — published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition and cited over 137 times — and the author of 16 books on natural health and nutrition, drawing on more than 35 years of clinical practice in Honolulu, Hawaii.
Learn more about Dr. Shintani’s work and recognition: NLM Native Voices
Sources:
- NIH/PubMed — Anthocyanins and Neuroprotection
- NIH/PubMed — Dietary Polyphenols and Skin Aging
- NIH/NCCIH — Antioxidants and Health