7 foods linked to healthy aging and longevity

During this era of huge paradigm shift, whereas now people understand the importance of exercise and diet on to their total health, many are now moving towards a holistic approach.
With many celebrities becoming an ideal and aging gracefully with continuing their profession, many are inspired to know why they have that typical boring look of saggy skin, fat around abdomen and hips, bull wings and tired face.
(Author: Kanchan Khurana, Senior Clinical Nutritionist, Fortis Hospital Greater Noida)
Superfood is already a hype in this era with antioxidants playing a key role to combat stress mentally and physically both. People nowadays have understood deeply what suits their body and what not.
Below are a few antioxidants and superfoods which apart from a balanced diet helps in healthy aging and longevity.

These are a powerhouse to vitamin C and help reduce oxidative stress hence works at a cellular level. Blueberries taste better with smoothies, gooseberry shots, or can be eaten in their raw form.

To be taken in limited amounts ,nuts have a good amount of vitamin E which is a powerful antioxidant with seeds being rich in selenium,magnesium and zinc.

Rich source of omega3 fatty acids and with a perfect combination of EPA and DHA ,It helps promote Brain and cardiovascular health.

The powerhouse of these invisible gut bacteria works wonders inside our intestine.with minimising bloating,gas and flatulence these probiotics also give a feeling of being well and happy.

As we age, the body is in a continuous demand of calcium ,vitamin D and protein. Failure of this leads to more plumpy and sometimes saggy fat due to high muscle loss ,weak and fragile bones with weight remaining the same on the scale.
To prevent such conditions, one should take ample amount of sun,be physically active and add calcium rich sources like sesame seeds, foxnuts, cheese, milk, soybean, finger millet in their diet.

These are rich in a number of antioxidants, one of them is lutein and beta carotene which is responsible for eye health.
For maintaining good eye health as we age we should not ignore the importance of adding fruits, vegetables, and green leafy vegetables in our diet.
One should add all varieties of fruits and vegetables and should not stick to only one,vegetables like sweet potatoes, kale, spinach, moringa, amaranth leaves(chaulai) squash etc.in their diet.

Short chain fatty acids, medium chain fatty acids and Long chain fatty acids all are important in one's diet for carrying basic digestion of fat soluble vitamins ADEK and support metabolic activity. One should always add fat in moderation in diet or as recommended.

Last but not the least, adding fiber in diet in the form of fruits and vegetables and bran helps relieve constipation which is the reason for a slow and sluggish body. By adding above-mentioned food groups in diet, one will not just feel ample amounts of energy but also can live further free of lifestyle diseases.