Nutritionists say "you are what you eat" is the golden rule for staying young, and it's not profound at all; what we lack is persistence! Eating less often yields dramatic results. An American experiment showed that mice that reduced their daily food intake by 30% actually lived 30% longer.
More incredibly, a thin person's heart can be 10 to 15 years younger than an overweight person's. Other related data shows that people who restrict their calorie intake have significantly improved insulin levels, and signs of DNA damage are also reduced. Scientists believe that controlling food intake can reduce the damage high blood sugar causes to tissues, lower the incidence of inflammation, and reduce free radicals (the main culprit of aging).
Sugar is the most aging
High-sugar foods often contain a large amount of quickly soluble sugars, which can cause blood sugar to rise rapidly in a short period. Over time, this can lead to diabetes, a disease that accelerates the aging process and causes the body's other organs to develop problems faster. Therefore, it's best to return to the old habit of a primarily vegetarian diet. But be careful to eat fewer potatoes, as they can increase the risk of diabetes by 30%. Whole grains, brown rice, as well as pasta and cracked wheat are better choices. Let your palate favor vegetables and fish
Try to eat as many different kinds of vegetables as possible every day; the reasons should be obvious. Also, seafood lovers, take note: don't think all seafood is good. What we actually need are the rich fatty acids found in fish, which can prevent sudden death from heart disease, slow down depression, Alzheimer's, osteoarthritis, and vision loss. Fatty acids are abundant in salmon, sardines, and trout. Good fatty acids are also abundant in some nuts like walnuts, as well as corn oil, castor oil, and olive oil. Eat less fried food, margarine, and other unhealthy fats.
Eat more curry to stay young
Curcumin, the spicy pigment that gives curry its yellow color, is also a potential chemical anti-aging agent. In India, this substance is often used to dress wounds. In East Asia, curry is widely used. This is also why the incidence of various cancers, Parkinson's, and Alzheimer's is relatively low among East Asians. If you don't like the taste of Indian food, it's best to supplement with 500mg to 1000mg of curcumin daily.
Double your vitamin D
If you have to supplement with just one vitamin, experts recommend vitamin D. Vitamin D is produced by the skin upon sun exposure, but this process gradually weakens as we age. Currently, about half of the population is deficient in vitamin D. This deficiency can lead to osteoporosis, vascular sclerosis, and various cancers. No other vitamin is so widely and commonly deficient, unless you can supplement it by eating large amounts of fish.