可以延缓衰老的六种食物

 

Although tiny, blueberries pack a huge anti-aging health punch. Rich in polyphenols（多酚）, research suggests that a blueberry-rich diet not only improves your motor skills, but also can help fight diseases such as cancer, heart disease and diabetes¹.

 

Indeed one recent study published in Circulation: Journal of the American Heart Association showed that women who ate the most blueberries -- as well as their superfood cousin, strawberries -- enjoyed a 32 percent lower heart attack risk than women who only ate these berries once a month (or not at all).

 

 

For years, research has shown a strong correlation² between oatmeal（燕麦片） and cholesterol³（胆固醇） reduction. Oatmeal is rich in soluble⁴ fiber⁵ that gets rid of "bad" cholesterol. Oats also are packed with the antioxidants that do battle against cell damage. And that can help plump skin and reduce wrinkles.

 

 

Eggs usually come under fire because of their high cholesterol content. But studies show that healthy men and women who consume an egg a day actually do not experience negative health repercussions⁶. In addition, eggs contain all the essential B vitamins: B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B12, choline（胆碱）, biotin（生物素）, and folic acid. Choline has been shown to protect your memory, while two proteins in eggs -- lutein and zeaxanthin -- protect against vision loss.

 

 

Many teas are high in anti-aging antioxidants. But green tea is rich in an antioxidant known as EGCG, which helps fight wrinkles and rejuvenate⁷（复原） skin cells. Green tea also may protect against cancer, control blood sugar levels, and help reduce inflammation associated with Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis.

 

 

If tea's not your thing, try pomegranate（石榴） juice instead. Studies show that a glass of pomegranate juice a day could help keep wrinkles at bay. Not only has pomegranate been shown to slow down the natural oxidation ("wear and tear") of DNA⁸, it also has been linked to the prevention of heart disease and stress relief.

 

 

In addition to helping⁹ you feel full, which in turn may assist with weight loss, grapefruit also can help lower "bad" cholesterol and triglyceride（甘油三酯） levels while also boosting “good” HDL cholesterol. Deep red varieties are best as studies show they can also help keep heart disease at bay.

 

One caveat¹⁰: Grapefruit can prove hazardous¹¹ when combined with certain prescription¹² medicines.

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