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I was reading an article how certain foods can help you look 10 years younger, while promoting better health.
This article talked about good and bad foods. The bad foods interesting enough are mostly sugars and carbs. (Can you say Atkins diet) Like sugar, fast processed foods, breads, pasta, pastries and the like.

Here are some of the good foods mentioned in the article

1. Garlic, onions, leeks, scallions, chives, and shallots these are excellent at helping the liver eliminate toxins and carcinogens.

2. Barley a grain high in fiber, helps metabolize fats, cholesterol, and carbohydrates. Flaxseed is also an excellent fiber food in this area.

3. Green Foods – which include wheat and barley grasses – they help lower your cholesterol and blood pressure and boosts your immune response.

4. Buckwheat is an excellent health food loaded with protein and amino acids. It stabilizes blood sugar, and reduces hypertension.

5. Beans and Lentils – these consist of kidney beans, navy beans, pinto beans, soybeans, and peas. Excellent for antioxidants, folic acid and potassium

6. Peppers (Hot and Bell Peppers) – Contain twice the vitamin C as citrus and they burn fat.

7. Various nuts and seeds – these are great source of omega 3 fatty acids, which are great for your heart and brain. (raw and unsalted are best)

8. Yogurt - cultured foods contain healthful bacteria, which is great for the colon and digestive health and immune system. Also did you know that the calcium helps you burn fat.

More Health and Nutrition Tips

Spices and herbs are excellent anti-aging foods – Spices like turmeric, ginger, cinnamon, oregano, basil, thyme, cayenne, and virtually any herb you can think of.

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