Dr. Oz's Anti Aging Foods

Eating the right foods is so important to slow down the aging process, here are the A-C magic foods to add to your diet. 

Avocado

Avocados are an excellent source of glutathione, an important antioxidant that researchers say is important in preventing aging, cancer, and heart disease. Avocados are one of the richest sources of monounsaturated fats and contain biotin for healthy skin.

Beans

Also richly colored dried beans offer a high degree of antioxidant protection. In fact, small red kidney beans rate even higher than blueberries. They are high in protein, promote hair growth and help thicken hair cells by making the fibers stronger.

Berries

The antioxidants found in berries protect against free radicals that cause cells to age and can also work to boost collagen production to make skin look younger. Add half a cup of blueberries, strawberries, blackberries or raspberries to your breakfast

Black Currants

Black currants have been proven to have health benefits including:

    Anti-Inflammatory Action

    Powerful Anti-oxidant Action

    Maybe help prevent cancer

    Reduces the effects of arthritis Black currants contain a compound called anthocyanosides, which can help improve vision. Additionally, this superfood contains five times the vitamin C that oranges do, making it a superb immunity booster.

Blood Oranges

A bit more exotic than a traditional orange, blood oranges contain anthocyanins, antioxidants that combat free-radical damage and UV rays.

Vitamin C is an antioxidant required for a large number of metabolic functions in the human body, and can aid in repairing tissues and ensuring healthy gums. Another one of the health benefits of Vitamin C is that it aids in healing wounds and shows benefits on the adrenal gland function.

Blueberries

One serving of this superfood provides more antioxidant activity than most fruits and veggies. Antioxidants fight the free radicals that cause wrinkles. Blueberries also fight urinary tract infections and are also are also beneficial for your brain.

Brazil Nuts

Selenium, a powerful mineral that aids in the production of the antioxidant glutathione can be found in brazil nuts. This mineral repairs cell damage and slows down the skin's aging process. Just 2 nuts a day will help you stop the aging process in its tracks.

Carrots

The health benefits of carrot include reduced cholesterol, prevention from heart attacks, warding off certain cancers and many others. Most of the benefits of carrot can be attributed to its beta carotene and fiber content. This vegetable is an excellent source of vitamin A. The nutrient is essential to a healthy scalp and youthful-looking, shiny hair.

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Cranberry Juice

This fruit juice disrupts the formation of plague and thereby prevents yellowing of teeth. The flavonoids in cranberry juice also counteract the damaging effects of bacteria that cause tooth decay. Be careful that you aren't drinking a sugar-laden cranberry juice cocktail. Prevents urinary tract infection and prevents formation of kidney stones.

Cod

Fish can be great for your health, but cod is especially good for it's anti-aging properties. It contains selenium which safeguards your skin from sun damage and cancer.

Studies have proved cod to be very useful for people suffering from atherosclerosis and diabetic heart disease. People, who eat cod fish regularly, are at a much lower risk of suffering from heart diseases and heart attack.

Cottage Cheese

Calcium is important not only for building strong bones, but also for maintaining normal blood pressure. Lowfat cottage cheese is full of protein, and also promotes hair health (since hair is mostly protein). Just be wary of high sodium levels when incorporating this into your diet.

Cucumbers

Cucumbers are loaded with vitamin A. This vitamin serves as one of the many antioxidants that protect the body from free radicals, lowering the risk of various cancers and illness due to damaged cells.

This salad favorite is great for the skin. The silica in the peel helps reduce wrinkles and boost collagen. 

For a continuation of Anti Aging Foods from D- N,  check out the benefits of dark chocolate, and Mediterranean Foods, and the Anti Aging Foods from O-Z.