Monday, March 2, 2009

Is there really food that can keep me young?

By Kathy Rutherford

We all want to look and feel younger these days. Look at any drug store vitamin shelf, any you will see row upon row of products that promise to make you look and feel younger than your years. But really, you will probably get a lot more value and a lot better results by adopting an anti aging diet. If you just eat right, you can take years off your appearance and feel younger too without ever touching an anti aging cream, lotion or elixir.

So what is an anti aging diet? The components of an effective anti aging diet are lots of pure water, plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables, and generous portions of fiber. By including these ingredients in your diet, you will do more to improve your health and appearance than any number of drugstore remedies you might buy. With plenty of pure water, your skin and body will stay hydrated. With fresh fruits and vegetables, you will give yourself a tremendous dose of antioxidants and reduce and reverse the effects of aging. By consuming enough fiber, you will rid your body of toxins, give your skin a healthy glow, and support weight loss.

With a good moisturizer and plenty of water, your skin will look and feel young, vibrant, and healthy. With aging, the skin loses a lot of moisture. We often forget to drink enough water to make up for this loss. But if you will remember to drink eight big glasses of water every day, your skin and body will stay hydrated, and you will look and feel better. Pure water is an extremely important part of a successful anti aging diet.

A very important component of a good anti aging diet is antioxidants. These are the miracles workers in helping to reverse the effects of aging. They can help undo damage that is done to your body through the wear and tear of every day existence. Be sure to consume foods and beverages that are high in antioxidants. Some to get you started are, whole grains and fish, yogurt, green tea, fruits that are vibrant in color, and green leafy vegetables. By making these foods a big part of your diet, you will soon see positive changes in how you feel and look.

All of these foods are delicious plain, or they can be prepared any number of wonderful and interesting ways. You can stop filling up your diet with empty calories and set yourself on a course to health by beginning an anti aging diet that is rich in delicious natural foods filled with healthful antioxidants. It wont be long before you will notice the positive difference in the way you look and feel.

Go online or take a trip to your local book store to find interesting recipes and cookbooks that will help you make the most of your new anti aging diet. When you have tried a few of the delicious recipes available to make the most of your new, healthy food choices, you will be amazed at how easy it is to kick the junk food habit. You can throw empty calories out the window, and give yourself the gift of youth and health.

Meet the aging process head to head. Be proactive by changing your lifestyle and giving yourself what you need to stay youthful and vibrant. Add antioxidants to your diet and eliminate foods that will do nothing but damage your body and mind. Add fresh pure water to your diet and throw out sodas and sugary drinks. Commit to making healthy changes in your lifestyle, and you will soon see positive changes in your appearance and the way you feel. Not only will you have regained your youth, you will be able to retain it. - 15255

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