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Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity
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Antioxidants are important for the body to neutralize the presence of free radicals. These toxins seep into the cells as a response to the elements and other stressors.
Because there are so many naturally occurring antioxidants, the United States Department of Agriculture devised a scale of potency for specific foods. The number assigned to each food represents its antioxidant content or potential.
The scale, named oxygen radical absorbance capacity (or ORAC), simply indicates the strength of the antioxidants within that food. The higher the number, the more drastic the effects. Below we have listed some of the foods with highest ORAC ratings. Don't be scared by the numbers; they can be astronomical at times.
Cinnamon: Fresh ground cinnamon has an ORAC rating of 267,536. As far as longevity is concerned, cinnamon is one of the most powerful anti-aging, antioxidant spices.
Beans: These have an ORAC rating between 4000 and 15,000. From black beans to red kidney beans, all beans are high in antioxidants.
Raw fruits: These contain high levels of antioxidants, thus rating highly on the ORAC scale. This rating is based on one cup of fruit. High on the list are blueberries, cranberries, blackberries, raspberries, strawberries, prunes, and apples.
Artichokes: Also high up on the list are artichokes, with well over 7900 points on the ORAC rating. Other fruits and vegetables with similar amounts include broccoli, potatoes, sweet potatoes, and garlic.
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BONUS : Patience And Determination Will Help You Improve Your Health Habits As You Age
No matter what you do, you will keep having birthdays The way that your body and mind ages is completely within your control. There are ups and downs when attempting to remain youthful, however, the path to longevity does not have to be paved with problems. Use these elements to make your old years into golden years.
Smoking will make your skin age much faster. Smokers often develop wrinkles around their lips, which gives an appearance of a much older person. By quitting your smoking habit you will both look younger and live longer.
Giving up bad habits, especially smoking, can have a profound affect on your appearance. Smoking can add wrinkles to your skin and make your lips look thin, which is not good for your appearance. Of course, smoking also speeds up aging and you could die much sooner.
It is important to recognize there will come a time that you will be unable to care for yourself. We can reach a point as we age when caring for ourselves is no longer possible. At this time, it may be prudent to decide upon a nursing home to move into. Although many people are resistant to living in a nursing home, there are situations where this is the best choice for everyone involved. You can receive quality health care with the help of licensed professionals when you are no longer able to care for yourself.
Don't focus on your age. Your chronological age is just a number. Your state of mind and physical condition are way more important. Age perception based on how your body feels is actually the true indicator of how old you are. You can be chronologically one age but feel much younger inside. The best thing you can do is to not allow your age to get the best of you mentally.
When trying to slow the aging process, one the best things you can do is eat a healthy, well-balanced diet. Eat food from all the food groups, including fruits and vegetables, dairy, lean meats, and even some sugars. Cut back on high-calorie snacks, and opt for a piece of fruit instead. Likewise, aim for three healthy meals in addition to several snacks.
Make your home your own. As we get older, we may find that we are not living in the place that we once thought was going to be home for the rest of our days. If you recently moved to a new home, you can help yourself to feel more comfortable and relaxed by placing your special belongings in the areas where you spend the most time.
Exercise is quite important as you age. Even though your running tempo may be slower than it was in your younger years and the amount of weight you can lift has lessen, there are still many ways you can include a lower-impact fitness routine in your daily routine. Walking is easy to do, and is great exercise. Find a gym or community center with an available pool if you enjoy being in the water. Try learning some stretches you can perform at home. Try exercising with your grandkids, by going outside and playing with them! There are many ways that you can make exercising more fun.
Aging delicately is a common goal we all share, but something that is hard to accomplish alone. Find someone older than you, and learn from them. Older people are full of wonderful knowledge, and can really teach you a lot about living a long, healthy life. This will be more helpful to you if you can find a person who is happy and healthy while in their later years.
Consider trying injection therapy! Injection therapy is a relatively new and highly effective way to get rid of unwanted wrinkles. This type of therapy reduces wrinkles by relaxing the muscles in your face. Injection therapy is also believed to be a safe alternative to surgery. Be aware that in order to get the results that you want, you may need more than a single treatment!
Look past the negativity that often surrounds aging. When you take good care of your body and mind, it's still very possible to live an exciting and healthy life. Find ways to make your life healthier, and make the most of your life every day.
No matter what you do, you will keep having birthdays The way that your body and mind ages is completely within your control. There are ups and downs when attempting to remain youthful, however, the path to longevity does not have to be paved with problems. Use these elements to make your old years into golden years.
Smoking will make your skin age much faster. Smokers often develop wrinkles around their lips, which gives an appearance of a much older person. By quitting your smoking habit you will both look younger and live longer.
Giving up bad habits, especially smoking, can have a profound affect on your appearance. Smoking can add wrinkles to your skin and make your lips look thin, which is not good for your appearance. Of course, smoking also speeds up aging and you could die much sooner.
It is important to recognize there will come a time that you will be unable to care for yourself. We can reach a point as we age when caring for ourselves is no longer possible. At this time, it may be prudent to decide upon a nursing home to move into. Although many people are resistant to living in a nursing home, there are situations where this is the best choice for everyone involved. You can receive quality health care with the help of licensed professionals when you are no longer able to care for yourself.
Don't focus on your age. Your chronological age is just a number. Your state of mind and physical condition are way more important. Age perception based on how your body feels is actually the true indicator of how old you are. You can be chronologically one age but feel much younger inside. The best thing you can do is to not allow your age to get the best of you mentally.
When trying to slow the aging process, one the best things you can do is eat a healthy, well-balanced diet. Eat food from all the food groups, including fruits and vegetables, dairy, lean meats, and even some sugars. Cut back on high-calorie snacks, and opt for a piece of fruit instead. Likewise, aim for three healthy meals in addition to several snacks.
Make your home your own. As we get older, we may find that we are not living in the place that we once thought was going to be home for the rest of our days. If you recently moved to a new home, you can help yourself to feel more comfortable and relaxed by placing your special belongings in the areas where you spend the most time.
Exercise is quite important as you age. Even though your running tempo may be slower than it was in your younger years and the amount of weight you can lift has lessen, there are still many ways you can include a lower-impact fitness routine in your daily routine. Walking is easy to do, and is great exercise. Find a gym or community center with an available pool if you enjoy being in the water. Try learning some stretches you can perform at home. Try exercising with your grandkids, by going outside and playing with them! There are many ways that you can make exercising more fun.
Aging delicately is a common goal we all share, but something that is hard to accomplish alone. Find someone older than you, and learn from them. Older people are full of wonderful knowledge, and can really teach you a lot about living a long, healthy life. This will be more helpful to you if you can find a person who is happy and healthy while in their later years.
Consider trying injection therapy! Injection therapy is a relatively new and highly effective way to get rid of unwanted wrinkles. This type of therapy reduces wrinkles by relaxing the muscles in your face. Injection therapy is also believed to be a safe alternative to surgery. Be aware that in order to get the results that you want, you may need more than a single treatment!
Look past the negativity that often surrounds aging. When you take good care of your body and mind, it's still very possible to live an exciting and healthy life. Find ways to make your life healthier, and make the most of your life every day.
