Anti-Aging Naturally

 

While Anti-Aging seems to be on everyone’s mind lately, there are natural ways to go about it. At JoyRich Health Care Centers, While we also provide Primary Care, hormone and Addiction Treatmenttreatment  and other services for our clients, we also focus on helping you with other Natural Anti-Aging processes.
The old verbiage, “you are what you eat”, is not only true, it’s been proven to be the healthiest and one of the most efficient ways of helping people with Anti-Aging. I am going to go through some of the basics in this post. If you have further questions, give us a call. With over 100 years of combined medical experience including Anti-Aging sand many more issues, JoyRich Health Care Centers is trained to help you. Our staff is here to assist you with the Anti-Aging process.

 

Let’s go over some basics that will assist the Anti-Aging process…

Colorful fruits and vegetables. The goal of eating foods loaded with  antioxidants is to help stop unstable molecules from damaging healthy cells. Antioxidants found in colorful vegetables and fruits, such as leafy greens, deep red tomatoes, blueberries, and carrots can assist in the Anti-Aging process and do it NATURALLY! So at each meal, fill about half your plate with fruits and vegetables. Piling your plate with fruits and vegetables is a no-brainer when it comes to weight loss and Anti-Aging — they’re low in calories, high in nutrients, and filling — but the latest studies show that certain ones can provide surprising anti-aging benefits.

There’s buzz about blueberries, for instance, for their memory-boosting potential. But berries of all hues are antioxidant-rich, reports Navindra P. Seeram, Ph.D., assistant professor at the University of Rhode Island College of Pharmacy in Kingston. That means they combat free radicals, molecules that can cause widespread cell damage and are linked to chronic inflammation. Unlike the inflammation that occurs when you sprain an ankle or strain a muscle, the type that contributes to aging is persistent, and thought to be at the root of most chronic diseases, from cancer, heart disease, and diabetes to Alzheimer’s, arthritis, and osteoporosis. Berries’ beauty bonus: They’re chock-full of vitamin C, another potent antioxidant that may help keep your complexion looking smooth by fighting those pesky (skin-damaging) free radicals.

To keep your vision sharp, set your sights on spinach and other dark leafy greens. These veggies are prime sources of lutein and zeaxanthin, plant pigments that protect your eyes from the harmful effects of ultraviolet light. Leafy greens are also rich in vitamin K, a nutrient that plays a role in reducing bone loss and preventing fractures.

 

 

Protein. This key dietary component becomes even more critical starting in the 40s, when muscle mass begins to decline by up to 1 percent a year. That drop slows metabolism, which makes the pounds pile on more easily. The double whammy consequence: Added weight puts your health at risk, and down the road, diminished muscle mass can throw off your balance (upping chances of a fall), sap your strength, and even threaten your ability to recover from an illness or accident.

To hang on to your metabolism-boosting muscle — and keep you feeling full after meals (another protein plus) — experts recommend eating plenty of skinless chicken and turkey breast, lean beef and pork, eggs, beans, and seafood. And don’t forget protein-rich dairy: Minerals (primarily calcium, phosphorus, and potassium) in fat-free milk and yogurt as well as low-fat cheeses help to keep blood pressure healthy, pudge in check, and bones strong. News flash: Calcium can’t build bone if you’re not getting enough protein, and current recommendations — about five ounces a day for a 145-pound woman — are too low, says Robert P. Heaney, M.D., professor of medicine at Creighton University in Omaha.

Here at JoyRich Health Care Centers… our Anti-Aging Plans are custom tailored for each client.

• Three particular antioxidants — vitamin C, zinc, and beta-carotene — help protect your vision from macular degeneration, the leading cause of blindness after age 64. If you already have macular degeneration, eating foods with these nutrients may slow its progress. Dark green, leafy vegetables — spinach, kale, collard, and mustard greens — are great sources. But you also help your eyes when you eat bright-colored produce, including corn, peppers, oranges, and cantaloupe.
• Drink up! A powerful antioxidant in grapes and red wine, called resveratrol, may help lower your odds of getting cancer, heart disease, and assist in Anti-Aging as well!
• Antioxidants like vitamin C can even help keep your skin younger-looking. One study linked eating lots of yellow and green vegetables to fewer wrinkles.

 

Whole grains. 

Eating whole grains rich in fiber — oats, quinoa, barley, wheat, and brown rice — lowers your chance of developing type 2 diabetes. A healthy diet that contains whole grains also keeps blood vessels in peak condition. Your goal is three servings of whole grains a day.

1.  Omega-3 fatty acids in fatty fish offer many anti-aging benefits. They help protect your heart, lower your odds of having a stroke, and may even help guard against Alzheimer’s disease. Help yourself to two servings a week of fatty fish such as salmon, lake trout, or tuna. If you typically get tuna from a can, choose albacore packed in water for the most omega-3s. If you don’t eat fish, ask your doctor if you should take fish oil supplements.
2.  The calcium and fortified vitamin D in dairy foods are crucial to strong bones. They help prevent osteoporosis, for instance. Include 3 cups of low-fat milk, yogurt, or other dairy products a day. By choosing low-fat instead of regular dairy, you’ll help keep your cholesterol levels in check, making you less likely to get heart disease. If you don’t eat dairy, look for other foods (like soy milk, almond milk, or cereals) that are fortified with calcium and vitamin D.
3.  The fats in nuts are among the healthiest you can find. If you avoid nuts because  they’re high in fat, think again. In fact, one study showed that snacking on nuts cut the risk of high blood pressure and high cholesterol by about 20%. You only need to eat 1/4 of an ounce a day to get the benefits — that’s about 4 almonds.

Beans and lentils.

These foods give you loads of fiber and plant-based protein, so they’re an age-protecting alternative to red meat with saturated fat, which is linked to heart disease and diabetes. Beans and lentils are inexpensive and easy to add to soups, casseroles, and side dishes.

 

Foods to Avoid

For the best anti-aging diet, it’s important to limit foods that can harm your body. It’s easy if you follow these three guidelines.

• Go easy on high-fat meat, high-fat dairy, and bakery treats. The saturated fat found in these foods can clog your arteries, which can lead to heart problems.
• Limit added sugar as much as possible. Eating too much sugar can send your blood sugar levels on a roller-coaster ride of ups and downs. Over time, excess calories may cause insulin resistance, which can lead to type 2 diabetes. Diabetes damages your blood vessels and often leads to heart disease. “The less sugar you eat, the healthier you’ll be,” Pontius says.
• Spare the salt. Eating too much salt, or sodium, can raise your blood pressure. Over time, high blood pressure can damage many parts of your body, including your kidneys, your eyes, and your brain. Limit sodium to 2,400 milligrams — about 1 teaspoon of table salt — throughout your entire day. If you have high blood pressure, are 51 or older, are African-American, or have diabetes or chronickidney disease, you should eat even less, no more than about 1,500 mg a day. Check labels for the sodium content in canned, frozen, and boxed foods. Packaged foods typically pack in a lot of salt — you may be eating more than you realize.

JoyRich Health Care Centers is MUCH MORE than an ANTI-AGING Center, we are a Primary care facility that offers a number of services to help our patients for almost all of their health needs.
Our Primary Care services are based on integrity, commitment and compassion. “We want to prevent you from getting sick… not just treat you when you are!”

Please contact us for your FREE CONSULTATION regarding Anti-Aging and start living a more Joyful life TODAY!

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