Protein is vital as we age–to help us hold onto muscle as well as nourish and revitalize our cells to slow aging…
But many folks don’t want to eat meat or dairy, so vegetable forms of protein are a must–and one of the best is chickpeas (or garbanzo beans)…
One cup provides 18 grams of protein, “including every amino acid necessary for muscle growth,” says Rebecca Scritchfield, R.D. [Men’s Health, March ’15]
That reinforces hummus as an ideal anti-aging snack. Use it as a dip, but don’t scoop with chips–use celery sticks…
Celery has been shown to reduce disease-causing, joint-swelling inflammation. In other words, eating celery can help derail the swell…
According to Mladen Golubic, M.D., Ph.D., medical director of Cleveland Clinic’s Center for Lifestyle Medicine, “celery contains apigenin, a strong inflammation-fighting phytonutrient.” [Prevention, March ’14]
As for the hummus, we mentioned that it contains fiber and complete protein, but it also has good fat–omega-3s that can also put some of your inflammation on vacation.
Plus, it’s high in vitamin K, the “anti-diabetes vitamin.” Speaking of diabetes, one way to reduce your risk is with coconut oil, which has loads of other anti-aging benefits as well. Here’s an important eye-opening article on that…
> How Coconut Substantially Reduces Risk of Diabetes
We add coconut oil to our breakfast oatmeal. Then for a midmorning snack, celery sticks with hummus as a dip can help you give joint pain and fast aging the slip.
PROMO–Anti-Aging Foods…
> Go HERE for more foods that fight aging (and help slim you down too)
Train smart, be well, live long.
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