Your Healthy Aging Diet Guide

Vitamin C is essential to the production of collagen which will help delay the signs of aging.
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The richest natural sources of Vitamin C are fresh fruits and vegetables such as citrus fruits, guava, bell peppers, or papaya.

The intake of natural vitamin E products helps against collagen cross linking and lipid peroxidation, which are both linked to aging of the skin.

Higher amounts of tocopherol are available in vegetables, vegetable oils like wheat germ oil, sunflower oil, safflower oil and seeds, corn, soy and some types of meat.

Increased level of blood carotenoids may slow cellular aging.

Carrots, pumpkin, sweet potatoes, mangos and papaya are some examples of beta carotene containing fruits and vegetables.

You need more vitamin D as you get older. It is needed for strong bones, muscles and overall health.

There are few foods that contain vitamin D naturally. The best foods for vitamin D are cod liver oil, salmon, mackerel, tuna, beef liver, cheese and egg yolks.

Essential fatty acids (EFAs) are long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids derived from linolenic, linoleic and oleic acids. They cannot be produced in the human body and they have to be consumed through our daily dietary intake.

Higher blood levels of essential 3 fatty acids  are associated with a higher likelihood of healthy aging.

Polyphenols have drawn the attention of the anti-aging research community because of their antioxidant properties.

Studies show their role in the prevention of various diseases associated with oxidative stress, such as cancer and cardiovascular and neurodegenerative diseases.