Longevity 壽 Food

 Longevity Food

The following foods are proven to improve health and longevity. 

Whenever possible, recipes should feature foods off this list. 

Plant-based Proteins 
In the Blue Zones, people get most of their protein from plant sources with animal protein only consumed on special occasions or as side dishes. Load your diet with the following muscle-building proteins that are also good for your heart:

 
- Beans such as garbanzo beans (chickpeas), navy beans, black beans and pinto beans 
- Lentils 
- Soy (tofu) 
- Sweet peas 
- Edamame (soy beans) 
- Green beans 

Orange Foods 

Deep orange foods are packed with beta-carotene that may help strengthen the immune system and also may protect us from cancer. Beta-carotene is converted into vitamin A in our bodies and also helps repair and maintain skin and eye tissue. 

- Sweet potatoes 
- Pumpkin and other orange squashes 
- Apricots 
- Peaches 
- Carrots 
- Tomatoes (contain lycopene) 
- Red and orange peppers 

The Orange Citrus Fruits 
Oranges, grapefruit and clementines are high in vitamin C. An average sized orange contains approximately 50mg of vitamin C, which is around two thirds of our daily requirement. Vitamin C helps with resistance to disease. 

Grapes and Berries 

Grapes and berries contain powerhouse nutrients that help protect our brains from inflammation and oxidative stress, help maintain the elasticity of our blood vessels, and may reduce our risk of cancer and heart disease. 

- Grapes 
- Blueberries 
- Raspberries 
- Blackberries 

- Cranberries 

Dark Green Foods 
Dark green leafy and cruciferous vegetables are believed to be some of the most potent cancer-preventing foods that we can eat. They also contain lutein that is believed to help reduce the risk of macular degeneration, the leading cause of blindness in adults. 

- Spinach 
- Broccoli 
- Other cruciferous veggies like: kale, Swiss chard, cauliflower 

Fiber 

Most Americans only eat about half as much fiber as they should to be healthy. In addition to helping prevent bowel problems, a high fiber diet can also help protect against high serum cholesterol levels and heart disease. Eat plenty of: 

- Oats and oatmeal 
- Brown rice and quinoa 
- Whole grain breads and cereals 
- Whole grain corn tortillas 

- Whole grain pasta 

Nuts 
Nuts, particularly walnuts, almonds and pistachios are good sources of protein, vitamin E and magnesium. 

Tea 
All types of tea are good for us: green tea, black tea and white tea. Teas contain polyphenols (antioxidants), phytochemicals that may help protect against cancers. 

Fresh, unprocessed, live, raw food benefits every creature on the planet, 

so why are humans so confused about what to eat?

http://www.secrets-of-longevity-in-humans.com/raw-food-benefits.html