A diet rich in vitamins and minerals can be a key factor in your fight against the aging process. One of the most pleasant and tasty ways to accomplish this is to consume foods that contain many of these vitamins and minerals such as fruits and vegetables. In the United States people rarely eat the amount of fruits and vegetables that will provide all the necessary vitamins and minerals in the fight against the aging process so a good juice recipe may be the answer.
Brightly colored fruits and vegetable usually have the best nutritional value. Flavonoids are the brightly colored pigments found in most fruits and vegetables. When consumed, they have antioxidant properties that have been associated with having good anti-aging properties.
Almost any type of fruit will have beneficial vitamins and minerals but choosing several fruits will be the most beneficial because different amounts of nutrition will be found in different fruits. Any different combinations of fruits can be used and the only limitation is your taste and seasonal availability.
Oranges, cherries, tangerines, apples, blueberries, cranberries, melons, bananas, plums, grapes, berries, kiwi, and mango would be a good choice to start with. Next try adding complimentary flavors such as strawberry and banana, apple and cranberries, orange and pineapple, mango, kiwi and grape. The search for the perfect juice recipes is never ending and should be attacked with gusto.
Vegetables are known to have great anti-aging benefits. Substances called Antioxidants can neutralize free radical by pairing up or binding with the free radical elections thus inhibiting them from damaging cells in the human body. Natural Antioxidants are abundant in vegetables such as carrots, squash, red and green cabbage, broccoli, spinach, and Spirulina a blue-green algae. If you do not like the flavors of some vegetables including them in an anti aging juice recipe can help disguise the flavor. These vegetables should be included in the daily diet and can easily be consumed in the juice.
Not getting enough fiber in your diet? Try adding wheat germ, flax, and even nuts to your perfect juice recipe. Oat bran muffins lower blood cholesterol among healthy college students by almost 10 percent. One of the great things about creating your own juice is that any kind of supplement can be added. Do you need to lower your cholesterol but do not like the flushing and tingling sensation that comes with taking Niacin tablets. Try blending niacin into your juice. The intake of 3 grams Niacin for as little as two weeks can reduce serum cholesterol by 26 percent.
How about adding a little spice to your life? Rosemary stimulated blood circulation and the nervous system and enhances memory and concentration. The ancient Greeks called it the Herb of Memory and they wore a stalk in their hair to increase memory. Garlic can counteract the usual result of high fats in the diet and to help reduce high blood pressure.
A little research and perhaps a visit to you healthcare professional that is specializing in anti aging medicine can help you decide on which supplements you should take. Supplements will usually have vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, amino acids, hormones or other and can be blended in with the other ingredients of the anti aging juice recipe to increase its benefits.
Creating an anti aging juice recipe is fun and easy and will provide great health benefits to anyone who drinks them daily. Tofu, yogurt, eggs, wheat germ, flax, and other healthy foods can be added to your receipt and the only limitation is your imagination.
If you just feel that you need vitamins, supplements or herbs to fight the aging process then find a good health care professional prior to starting any type of home treatment.
Always consult your doctor before using this information.
This Article is nutritional in nature and is not to be construed as medical advice.
Author Resource:-
David Cowley has created numerous articles on Anti Aging. He has also created a Web Site dedicated to Anti Aging and how to treat it. Visit Aging Treatment
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