[CyberTOPS] Ten Foods For Longevity

[George Hughes, Jr.]

              a.. Tomatoes. A major source of the antioxidant lycopene that
reduces the risk of cancer by 40% -- notably prostate, 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.


















           a.. 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.








              a.. 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.


















           a.. 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.








              a.. 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.


















           a.. 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 an excellent source.








              a.. 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.


















           a.. 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.








              a.. 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.


















           a.. 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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