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The Anti-Aging Diet The Secret of Youth

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The Anti-Aging Diet The Secret of Youth

An anti-aging diet, also called a youth diet or an anti-ageing diet, is a way of eating that makes it possible to delay what is inevitable aging. It consists of providing selected nutrients that have proven antiaging effects (especially affecting skin conditions). It is also important to prepare meals properly. Making small changes in diet and lifestyle can improve concentration, well-being, appearance, and overall health.

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1. Which affects the aging process

With age, there are many changes in the human body, such as decreased cell activity, slowed regenerative processes, reduced resistance to environmental stress, reduced adaptability, and many diseases and disorders such as coronary artery disease, high blood pressure, cancer, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, and dementia.

2. It's an outsider aging

The body's aging process itself is not yet fully understood. It is assumed that it consists of two independent processes: which are caused by external factors (smoking, alcohol abuse, improper nutrition, drug abuse, lack of physical activity, exposure to toxins, environmental pollution, excessive exposure to UV rays).

3. The influence of internal factors

(physiological), which are natural and genetically and hormonally conditioned. According to the National Center for Nutrition Education, only 30% of genes affect the aging process of the body. The remaining 70% is lifestyle-related.

4. Rules of the anti-aging diet

These are the products that will contain the most antioxidants, they are the best line of defense against harmful free radicals. Vegetables and fruits should be found in every meal of the day. You have to reach out to different types of vegetables and fruit, make sure they are colorful.

5. Make sure your diet is calorific

Studies by L. M. Redman et al. have shown that a calorie restriction of 1520% with adequate nutrient intake (without leading to malnutrition) has an effect on the lifespan of rodents as well as monkeys. Similar observations have also been carried out in humans, but too short a time of observation (2 years) does not allow an assessment of the direct effect of caloric restriction on life span.

6. Eat your meals regularly

Consuming 45 meals a day at intervals of 34 hours will reduce the risk of hunger and thus prevent heart attacks and overeating.

7. Avoid high-processed foods

The anti-aging diet excludes fast food, sweets and salty snacks. It is very important to eliminate from the diet foods that are sources of simple sugars and saturated fatty acids, which can lead to the development of many dietary diseases.

8. Make sure you have the right amount of protein in your diet

Protein is the basic building block of the human body. Its synthesis enables the rebuilding of cells and the repair of tissues (e.g. wound healing). Protein also includes hormones and enzymes that determine the proper functioning of the body and play a key role in the immune system, which protects the body from infections and pathogens.

9. Apply proper heat treatment to the products

Long-term heat treatment results in significant losses of vitamins and minerals, which is why traditional cooking can be replaced by steaming, it's also worth suffocating instead of frying, and it is also very important not to consume burnt food because it can deliver many carcinogens.

10. Have some water

One of the symptoms of aging is loss of water from the body. This causes the skin to deteriorate and its elasticity to decrease. However, proper hydration can slow this process down. According to the recommendations of the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), the daily water intake in adult women should be about 2000 ml, compared with 2500 ml in men.

11. Eat the right amount of fat

It is recommended to avoid saturated fatty acids and trans fats. Their dietary sources are butter, hard margarine, butter, coconut oil, cream, eggs, cereals. However, fats should not be completely eliminated from the diet because they facilitate the absorption of vitamins A, D, E and K (fat-soluble). They also help to maintain a healthy appearance of the skin, hair and nails.

12. Be physically active!

One of the most important factors affecting youth is physical activity. Proper amount of movement will affect maintaining proper body weight, as well as proper lipid profile and blood pressure. Physical activity will positively affect muscle strength and skin condition, improving the body's antioxidant defenses.

13. Food ingredients that delay the aging process

They are found primarily in fruits and vegetables, but their quantity and type vary by species. Among the most important antioxidants affecting the aging process are polyphenols, carotenoids, beta-thalassemia, as well as aphid A, C, E and coenzyme Q10. They are also essential for the anti-oxidant properties of any fruit and vegetable, but they also have anti-inflammatory properties for the blood, anti-UV, antibacterial and anti-fouling properties.

14. What foods should be included in your diet?

There are many products that have anti-aging effects, so it is not possible to list them all. There are also studies that have confirmed the use of cholesterol in the fight against neurodegenerative diseases. Below are selected food items that have been documented to have a positive effect on the effects of aging. Goji berries are high in nutrients and mineral salts. The substances contained in these fruits can affect apoptosis and cellular aging. There is also a study that has confirmed the potential for use of chocolate berries in the treatment of neuropathic diseases.

15. Summary

Unfortunately, the aging process cannot be stopped, but it can be affected by proper diet and physical activity, and the consumption of vegetables and fruits, while reducing the intake of simple sugars, saturated fatty acids, salt, and alcohol, significantly reduces the likelihood of diet-related diseases, and additional physical activity improves fitness and fitness.
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