Look and Feel Younger with Anti-Aging Diets
By Brandi Koskie - Senior Editor at DietsInReview.com
People have been chasing the fountain of youth for centuries. No one wants to get older, but we can at least do so gracefully. If you want people to be shocked when they learn your real age, take a look at these anti-aging diets. Not only will you be a master deceiver in the age game, but you'll also create a healthy, vibrant lifestyle for yourself.
We've taken a look at several anti-aging programs and found these to be the most worth your time.
Calorie Restriction Diet
There is a growing trend toward living a calorie restriction diet. This should not be confused with a low-calorie diet. With calorie restriction, followers consume about 25 percent fewer calories than what the body needs, and the calories that are consumed are incredibly nutrient dense, so they're getting more bang for the buck, so to speak.
This vegetarian-friendly lifestyle doesn't leave you feeling hungry. You'll eat high-volume foods, primarily low-starch veggies and fruit, but only eat the most nutritionally dense part of the food. For instance, you'll eat the peel of an apple and toss the rest. You'll also eat moderate amounts of nuts, seeds, lean proteins, soy, eggs and beans.
Calorie restriction may improve longevity by reducing risk of age-related diseases, improving blood sugar, cholesterol, blood pressure and body weight, and help you achieve a healthy, radiant glow.
The Gene Smart Diet
So much of our health and longevity is pre-coded in our DNA, but what if you could press reset? The Gene Smart Diet suggests this is possible when you eat the right foods, practice portion control, and commit to a regular fitness regimen.
The Gene Smart Diet emphasizes a gene-friendly diet that consists of polyphenols, omega fatty acids, fiber and reduced calorie consumption. This means eating fresh, flavorful meals of salmon, crab, shrimp, lean proteins, whole grains, fruits, and vegetables.
This diet ensures your body is receiving all the nutrients it needs to work at an optimal level, will reduce risk of some diseases and keep you looking and feeling as young as you want to be.
The Blue Zones
Live longer and live better by taking a page from the books of people around the world. In a few areas around the world, indigenous cultures tend to have longer lifespans than those anywhere else; these areas have been identified as Blue Zones. This book identifies the nine habits that are common amongst these cultures to help you introduce these anti-aging practices into your own life.
The diet focuses on drinking plenty of water, eating a lot of vegetables, eating limited amounts of animal proteins and fats, and limiting sweets. A consistent and light exercise regimen is promoted; think walking, bicycling, or gardening.
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