While getting older every year, unfortunately, isn\u2019t optional \u2013 they way you age is. The food that you eat and the lifestyle you lead have a significant impact on the process of ageing<\/a>. That means you have the power to speed it up or slow it down. I don\u2019t think we\u2019re alone in saying that we\u2019d like to slow it down as much as possible. Choosing the right foods is one way to do this.<\/p>\n
Another concerning statistic about Australian eating habits is that less than 7% of Australians are meeting their daily vegetable intake requirements<\/a>. On the up side, 75% of Australians are eating some vegetables every day, however the amount needs to increase for the population to see the health benefits. In fact, eating a diet rich in vegetables may reduce risk for stroke, cancer, heart diseases and type-2 diabetes<\/a>.<\/p>\n
2. Yogurt:\u00a0<\/strong>Protein and calcium are vital for your body to function. You can easily get your requirements of these from a serve of yogurt. Yogurt is also a source of probiotics or \u2018good bacteria\u2019. Probiotics act as internal healers<\/a> as they keep pathogens<\/a> in check, help with digestion and nutrient absorption, and balance the immune system. They regulate movement through our intestine and help our body to produce vitamins, absorb minerals and eliminate toxins.<\/p>\n
3. Dark Chocolate: <\/strong>In moderation, dark chocolate with high cocoa content can be very good for the body. Dark chocolate is full of minerals like iron, copper, magnesium, manganese, potassium, phosphorus, zinc and selenium and is also an excellent source of antioxidants<\/a> from the cocoa beans that it is made from. Antioxidants can help protect your body from the forces of ageing and disease<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n
4. Red Wine:<\/strong> If consumed in moderation, red wine can help with anti-ageing<\/a>. This is because red wine contains a compound called resveratrol, which has a significant number of health benefits. It is also a source of antioxidants and nutrients that can help prevent heart disease by protecting the arteries and the lining of blood vessels. Be aware that this specifically refers to red wine, as white wine doesn’t have as much resveratrol as red wine. In addition, consuming in moderation is particularly important here – males are recommended to have no more than two serves and females, one serve.<\/p>\n
5. Bone Broth:<\/strong> Bone broth draws collagen out of beef, chicken or fish bones<\/a>, leaving a liquid that you can drink or use in other dishes. Collagen is a great anti-ageing food is it gives your skin elasticity and gives your hair, nails, joints, and bones strength. As such, having plenty of collagen in your body can fight wrinkles and allow you to move freely and without pain.<\/span><\/p>\n
As well as the food you eat, ensuring you continue to move will help you maintain a healthy lifestyle as you age. Our Ageless Grace \u00ae<\/strong><\/a> program can improve brain health and movement through a combination of fun, playful exercises.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"