TOMATOES
A major source of the antioxidant
lycopene that reduces the risk of
cancer by 40% -- notably
prostrate, lung and stomach
cancers -- and increases cancer
survival. Tomato eaters
function better mentally in old
age and suffer half as much
heart disease. Concentrated
tomato sauces have 5 times
more lycopene than fresh
tomatoes, and canned tomatoes
have three times more than
fresh.
OLIVE OIL
Shown to help reduce death from
heart disease and cancer.
Recent research shows that heart-
attack survivors on a
Mediterranean diet had half the
death rates of those on an ordinary
low-fat diet.
Olive oil is also high in antioxidant
activity.
RED GRAPES,
including red grape juice and red wine.
Red grapes have moderate
antioxidant power, while purple
grape juice has four times more
antioxidant activity than orange or
tomato juice. Red wine (not white)
has about the same antioxidant
capacity as purple grape juice or
tea. French research show that
drinking red wine in moderation
increases longevity, but excessive
drinking has the opposite effect, so
limit to two glasses per day. Drink
grape juice.
GARLIC
German researchers have found
that garlic is packed with
antioxidants know to help fend off
cancer, heart disease and all-over
aging, and prolong cancer
survival time.
Let crushed garlic "rest" about 10
minutes before cooking to
preserve disease-fighting agents.
SPINACH
Second among vegetables only to
garlic in antioxidant capacity and is
also rich in folic acid, which helps
fight cancer, heart disease and
mental disorders.
New University of Kentucky
research shows folic acid may help
prevent Alzheimer's disease. Eat
both raw and steamed for best
benefit.
WHOLE GRAINS
A University of Minnesota
study suggests the more
whole grains you eat, the
lower your odds of death
by 15%.
Whole grains contain
anticancer agents and help
stabilize blood sugar and
insulin, which may promote
longevity.
Whole-grain "dark" breads,
cereals such as All Bran, and
"old fashioned" oatmeal are
SALMON,
and other fatty fish
Contains high amounts of omega-3
fat that performs miracles
throughout the body, fighting
virtually every chronic disease
known.
Without it, your brain can't think,
your heart can't beat, your arteries
clog, and joints become inflamed.
You need one ounce a day, or two
servings of salmon, sardines,
mackerel, herring or tuna per week.
NUTS
Eating more than 5 ounces a week
can cut heart-attack deaths in
women by 40% and help prevent
deadly irregular heart beats in men
a Harvard University study found.
Almonds and walnuts lower blood
cholesterol. Most of the fat in nuts
is the good-type monounsaturated
and/or omega-3. Unsalted nuts are
best.
BLUEBERRIES
High in antioxidants,
Tufts University
researchers say a half-
cup of blueberries a day
can retard aging and can
block brain changes
leading to decline and
even reverse failing
memory.
TEA
Green or black tea has equal
antioxidant benefit.
One cup a day can cut heart
disease risk in half Harvard
researchers found.
Make from loose tea or tea bags,
instant and bottled tea has little
effect Tufts University shows.
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