Foods For Reversing Aging
Foods For Reversing Aging by Deepak Chopra – Considering food as information, the healthiest foods are the ones that have Phytochemicals (chemicals that have light). Phytochemicals are present in the following food groups:
- Flavonoids > contain antioxidants, anticarcenogenics, protects us from heart disease: ONIONS, BROCCOLI, GRAPES, APPLES, CHERRIES, CITRUS, BERRIES, TOMATOES
- Phenolic > contain antioxidants, anticarcenogenics: NUTS, BERRIES, CHERRIES, GREEN TEA
- Sulfites > contain anticarcenogenic, inhibit blood clotting: GARLIC, ONION, CHIVES (some people is allergic and also it neutralizes Vitamin B)
- Lycopenes > give red color to some foods, anticarcenogenic, protect cells from damaging effects of free radicals, help prevent the oxidation of cholesterol, thereby slowing the development of atherosclerosis: TOMATOES, PINK GRAPEFRUIT, WATERMELON, GUAVA
- Isocyanates > Inhibit tumor growth: BROCCOLI, CABBAGE, CAULIFLOWER
- Isoflavones > Block cancer, lower cholesterol: SPLIT PEAS, ALFALFA
- Anticyanes > Antioxidants, lower cholesterol, stimulate immune system: CHERRY, BERRIES, GRAPES, CURRANTS
- Terpenoids > Antioxidants, antibacterial, prevent stomach cancer: PEPPERS, CINNAMON, HORSERADISH, ROSEMARY, THYME, TURMERIC (cucumerin: prevention of alzheimer)
These are highly colored foods like green, red, purple, orange, AND highly flavored foods like spices, which makes it easy to remember.
SIX FLAVORS: full range of intelligent nutrients
- Sweet: builds tissues and calms nerves > FRUIT, GRAINS, MILK
- Sour: cleanses tissues and increases mineral absorption > YOGURT, VINEGAR, FERMENTED FOODS
- Salty: lubricates tissues, stimulate digestion > SEAWEED, FISH
- Bitter: detoxifies and lightens tissues > DARK LEAFY GREENS, HIGHLY COLORED/FLAVORED
- Pungent: stimulates digestion and metabolism > GARLIC, HORSERADISH, MUSTARD
- Astringent: absorbs water, tightens tissues, dries fats > LEGUMES, RAW VEGETABLES AND FRUITS
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