Anti aging diet treatment focuses on dietary intake in battling with signs of aging. Having a diet composed of healthy substances with anti-inflammatory qualities and antioxidants, usually cold-water fish and vegetables, can help in the process of delaying the signs of aging. It is necessary to have a diet that composes of different food groups for a healthy diet.

Healthy food composed of food and drinks such as fish, fruits, vegetables, whole grain produce, legumes, yoghurt, nuts, and water. How beneficial a type of food is, depends on the categories they fall into: pro-inflammatory, neutral, or anti-inflammatory. Hormone treatments and other cosmetic procedures are also common as alternatives to anti-aging diet treatments.

One of the most important strategies today is concerned with nutrition – what we stuff into our bodies on a daily basis. Some supporters advocate different diets to restrict the energy intake, which would, according to them, prolong the maximum lifespan. Others recommend food supplements, such as vitamins and antioxidants that would hinder the cell’s aging process.

Pro-Inflammatory Foods

Pro-Inflammatory foods are food and substances that quickens the process of aging. Food that contains fatty acids, sugar, sweeteners, or flour are pro-inflammatory. These include food products such as baked goods, bread, cakes, candy, cereals, cornstarch, corn syrup, fast food, crackers, egg rolls, fruit juice, flour, fried food, hot dogs, honey, hard cheese, margarine, noodles, pizza, potatoes, pudding, popcorn, sherbet, sugar, pretzels, tortilla, waffles, tacos, and more.

Anti-Inflammatory Foods

Anti-Inflammatory foods are those that help to slow down the process of aging. They also help decrease the risk of some diseases such as cancer. Foods containing omega 3, an essential oil found in oily fishes, walnuts, pumpkin seeds, or canola oil are part of anti-inflammatory food. Olive oil is also an anti-inflammatory food. Food with proteins, carbohydrates, and fibers such as berries, green vegetables, and whole grain products are part of anti-inflammatory food. Beverages such as water, 100% fruit juices, herbal teas, vegetable juices and low fat milk can also help with the aging process.

Phytonutrients

Phytonutrients are nutrients found in plants and have a role of protecting plants from diseases, insects, drought, heat, and harmful rays and are a part of the plant’s immune system. They are found to be helpful in combating with some diseases such as cardiovascular diseases, hypertension, cancer, and diabetes. It is also said to be able to help with slowing down the aging process and can be found in foods such as garlic, broccoli, soy, tomatoes, oranges, green tea, or flax seeds.

Antioxidants

Antioxidants are molecules that slow down or inhibit the process of oxidation, which occurs when the cells of our body uses oxygen resulting in free radical particles that damage the body. Antioxidants help to prevent and repair the damages that occur from oxidation. They are also used in dietary supplements to help prevent diseases such as coronary heart diseases. Some examples of Antioxidants are vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin E, and selenium. Food containing antioxidants include fruits, nuts, seeds, selenium and vegetables such as carrots, broccoli, tomatoes, peaches, strawberries, lime, green peppers, liver oil, vegetable oil, fish, shellfish, red meat, grains, eggs, chicken, or garlic.

10 Super Foods

There are top ten foods that are considered as super food with anti-inflammatory qualities and contain antioxidants that most nutritionist would recommend having in a person’s diet to help with aging and keeping healthy and fit.

• Acai Fruit

• Allium vegetables

• Barley

• Greens

• Buckwheat

• Beans and Lentils

• Hot peppers

• Nuts and seeds

• Sprouts

• Yoghurt and kefir

Acai Fruit

The acai berries from Brazil are fruits considered to be rich in antioxidants. They look like blueberries but with twice the content of antioxidants and other than antioxidants, contains Omega 3, Omega 6, Omega 9, amino acids, proteins, xanthones, anthocyanins, dietary fiber, essential minerals such as irons potassium, phosphorus calcium, and phyonutrients. Although it is not a cure to everything, it does have a lot of benefits and can help in lowering the risk of certain diseases.

Benefits of Acai Berries
 

• Increased Vitality

• Improves skin complexion

• Improves eyesight

• Improves Blood Circulation

• Helps with weight loss

• Slows aging process

• Works against degenerate diseases

• Works against cold and flu

• Works against cancer

Allium Vegetables

Allium vegetables are vegetables that contain a high amount of sulfur compound and has a very defining smell and taste. Some examples of allium vegetables are onions, garlics, shallots, leeks, and chives.

Benefits of Allium Vegetables

• Prevention of cancer

• Helps with Coronary heart disease

• Beneficial to those with Type 2 diabetes

• Benefits those with Hypertension

• Helps with Cataracts

• Alleviates gastrointestinal disturbances

Barley

Barley is a type of cereal grain that comes from a grass type called Hordeum Vulgare. It is used in many types of food and beverages including beer as a base or Barley juice. It is also used in soup, stews, bread, and also as food for animals. Barley is a whole-grain food, is low in fat, and high in soluble and insoluble fiber. Barley is rich in protein, vitamins, minerals, and amino acids.

The Benefits of Barley

• Helps lower bad cholesterol

• Helps with aging

• Ailment of the kidney and bladder

Greens

Greens or green leafy vegetables are high in fiber, vitamin C, potassium, magnesium, and folic acid, which are beneficial to the body. They are also high in iron and calcium and some examples of green leafy vegetables are spinach, kale, cabbages, broccoli, brussels sprouts, bok choy, and collards.

Benefits of Green Leafy Vegetables

• Reduce risk of cancer

• Reduce risk of heart diseases

• Lowers risk of cardiovascular diseases

• Helps with constipation

• Helps with eyesight

• Helps with aging

Buckwheat

Buckwheat is a type of plant crop that is usually used for feeding livestock and poultry and also as an ingredient in buckwheat flour. It can be found in products such as breakfast food like porridge, thickening substances for soups, gravies, or dressings. It is also used for Japanese soba as buckwheat noodles and the seeds can be found added to salads. It is a good dietary option for those who are gluten sensitive or have celiac diseases and is high in protein, iron, rutin, and magnesium.

Benefits of Buckwheat

• Lowers cholesterol

• Lowers blood pressure

• Reduce risk of gallstones

• Helps with aging

• Reduce blood sugar

Beans and Lentils

Beans and lentils are considered legumes. They are low in fat and high in carbohydrates, proteins, vitamin B1, folate, minerals, and fiber. Aside from the meat group, legumes come in a group as one of the highest source of proteins. Some examples of lentils are the brown pardina, green beluga, eston green, richlea, laird, masoor, macachiados, and red chief. Lentils are usually combined with rice or other grains to form dishes and beans can be used to make soy or also included in other dishes. Lentil is a good source of protein for those that cannot afford meat although it is not suggested that lentil actually be used to substitute meat because it lacks two of the essential amino acids, methionine and csytine.

Benefits of Beans and Lentils

• Prevents Iron Deficiency

• Beneficial for those with Diabetes

• Helps with aging

• Helps with the heart

• Reduces blood cholesterol

• Reduce inflammation of arthritis and asthma

Hot Pepper

Hot pepper is a type of vegetable in the nightshade family that adds a spicy flavor to dishes and has a good source of vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin K. It is also rich in phytochemicals and fiber. There are two types of pepper, one that is a fruit and the other is ground seed used as spice. Hot pepper originates from Central and South America. 

Benefits of Hot Peppers

• Prevents cancer

• Support immune functions

• Reduce inflammation

• Strengthen bones

• Prevents blood clots

Nuts and Seeds

Nuts are fruits while seeds are embryonic plants and they are one of the best sources of protein, rich in fiber, phytonutrients, and antioxidant. They are also high in vitamin E, selenium, omega 3 fat, and plant sterols. Some examples of nuts and seeds are hazelnuts, hickories, chestnuts, pistachios, and acorns. Seeds can also be used in cooking oil or as food additives. While most seeds are edible, not all seeds are safe for ingestion and can be poisonous or harmful to health like the castor bean seeds, which are components found in the making of ricin.

Benefits of Nuts and Seeds

• Help in losing weight

• Helps in aging

• Prevents inflammatory conditions

• Increase strength and stamina

• Youthful complexion

• Help with gallstone problems

• Help with liver problems

• Help with nail and hair growth problems

Sprouts

Sprouts are live food and are a good source of essential fatty acids, fiber, vitamin B, vitamin C, proteins, and are low in calories. They also contain molecules of oxygen, which helps with defending against virus and diseases and can be used for energy in the body. They are also very alkaline in nature helping to balance out the body’s acidity.

Benefits of Sprouts

• Kills bacteria

• Strengthen immune system

• Helps with digestive system

• Healthy alternative to meat

• Helps with aging

Yoghurts and Kefirs

Yoghurts are dairy products that are made of milk that has been fermented by bacteria. Kefirs are similar to yoghurts and are fermented milk drinks that have a texture like a cauliflower.

• Heals diarrhea

• Improves immune system

• Improves functions of the liver and gallbladder

• Treats acnes

• Anti-aging effect

• Helps with digestive system