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Here are a few foods that help delay the signs of ageing.

Anti-ageing foods are those essential foods that supply basic nutrients needed for a healthy body. In fact, when you include food in your diet that are high in antioxidants, you can delay the effects of ageing. Antioxidants are found in fruits and vegetables like prunes, raisins, blueberries, blackberries, strawberries, spinach and raspberries and are known to be great for health. Here’s what else you can include in your diet...

GREEN, LEAFY VEGETABLES

Vegetables like cabbage, cauliflower, broccoli, turnip, Brussels sprouts and radishes are rich in vitamin C. They are believed to contain anti-cancer substances too. They’re also known to help prevent cataracts and eye problems.

TOMATOES

This vegetable is extremely rich in lycopene, an antioxidant that protects one against coronary heart disease and cancer of the lung, stomach, mouth, colon, rectum and prostate gland.

GARLIC

Garlic is a powerful antioxidant that is known to reduce high blood pressure, lower cholesterol levels, help in treating intestinal, respiratory and skin infections and even reduce the incidence of heart disease.

SOYBEANS

Soybeans have isoflavones in them that help prevent ageing caused by hormone imbalances. It is also known to protect against breast and prostate cancers, Alzheimer’s disease, osteoporosis and heart diseases. If you’re nearing your menopause soy will help you manage your estrogen levels.

BERRIES

Blackberries, blueberries, blackcurrant and black grapes are rich in phytochemicals — a powerful antioxidant known to be great for health.

NUTS

Nuts are rich in vitamin E, potassium, magnesium, iron, zinc, copper and omega-3 fatty acids. Include a few in your daily diet.

CURD AND HONEY

Curd or yogurt is a great immunity booster and also good for your digestive system. Honey helps prevent memory loss as well as anxiety.

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