But first, how exactly can fruit and vegetables impact the way you age?
But which specific fruits and vegetables are the richest in these anti-aging nutrients?
Read on, then check outThe Eating Habits That Slow Aging.
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The Nutrition Twins agree, saying that “Mushrooms are longevity powerhouses.”
The Twins add that mushrooms can help support a healthy gut, too.
“A healthy microbiome affects everything from mood to autoimmunity to obesity and everything in between.”
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Need a reminder to eat some mushrooms during your meals?
“These powerful compoundscombat oxidative stress and inflammation, conditions linked tochronic diseases and aging.
Beets
Beets often get overlooked, but don’t let that fool you.
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According to Manaker, these “are another powerhouse when it comes to foods that bolster longevity.”
But what makes these summertime fruits so beneficial to your aging process?
For instance, avocados are rich in fiber, which can helpreduce the risk of heart diseaseandimprove gut health.
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are always a good answer.
But spinach, specifically, has also been found to possiblyhelp lower blood pressurebecause of its higher potassium levels.
Another studyfound that strawberry powder could help improve memory and depressive symptoms in some middle-aged men and women.
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