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1、5 Fruits and Vegetables That Reverse the Signs of Aging,Try natures anti-agers to look and feel younger. The human diet contains thousands of antioxidantsnutrients that may help do everything from preventing wrinkles to killing off cancerous cells. But while many foods from chocolate to popcorn prom
2、ise these health benefits, your best bet for a long, vibrant future begins with produce,Tomatoes Lycopene, an antioxidant that can combat free radicals (molecules or ions that can damage healthy cells and suppress your immune system), gets the credit for tomatoes ability to help protect against some
3、 cancers, including lung cancer. If possible, opt for Classica tomatoesin a study of 13 tomato varieties, Classicas ranked highest in lycopene.,Eggplant The deep-purple skin gets its rich color and anti-aging power from nasunin, a nutrient that helps fight the spread of cancerous cells by cutting of
4、f the blood supply they need to multiply. Research also suggests that nasunin may slow the development of Alzheimers disease by preventing free radicals from damaging neurons.,Blackberries Rutin, a potentially lifesaving flavonoid (a class of antioxidants) found in high levels in this flavorful frui
5、t, may block an enzyme linked to the formation of blood clots, lowering the risk of heart attack or stroke, according to a 2012 study from Harvard Medical School.,Red Bell Pepper This immunity-boosting superstar contains roughly 60 percent more vitamin Cwhich triggers the production of white blood c
6、ells that fight off germs and bacteriathan its green counterpart. It may also keep you looking young: A study in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that people with diets high in vitamin C were less prone to wrinkles, possibly because the nutrient spurs the production of collagen.,Brus
7、sels Sprouts Our cells are naturally equipped with tumor-suppressing genes, and the sulfur compounds found in Brussels sprouts may help those genes by blocking enzymes that promote tumor growth. A 2012 study also found that these sulfur compounds could play a key role in treating rheumatoid arthritis by reducing inflammation and activating cartilage-protecting proteins.,Thank you for listening,
