Top 15 healthy foods and longevity

Want to do good?

For your health and fitness, here is the list of 15 foods to eat regularly, even daily for some, to live centenary ...

These 15 foods can be classified as "functional foods".



aromatic health food
1) Garlic
Garlic has antibacterial properties related to a compound called allicin that gives it its characteristic odor. Garlic also has anti-clotting effects, draining and arterial hypotensive. With antioxidant flavonoids it contains, garlic also plays a role in the prevention of digestive cancers, cardiovascular disease and lower cholesterol.

2) The onion
Onion also has antibacterial properties, but also antiseptic. Onion kills bacteria that cause cavities, gingivitis, periodontitis and certain angina. Onion inhibits some inflammatory mediators, which makes this garlicky a potential ally in inflammatory diseases such as asthma and smoking.

3) Other herbs
Herbs such as rosemary, thyme, oregano, basil, mint, are very rich in essential family terpenes (which give them their fragrance) oils. These terpenes are able to act on a wide variety of tumors by reducing the proliferation of cancer cells or causing their death.

4) turmeric and black pepper
Powerful antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer, turmeric is a spice to be included in the daily menus. Associated with black pepper, turmeric properties are increased tenfold.

5) Soy
Soy contains isoflavones, powerful antioxidants that reduce the risk of cancer, cardiovascular disease, lower cholesterol and relieve signs of menopause.
Soy comes in the form of tofu, tempeh, miso, edamame (soybeans cooked), soy sauce, soy milk or soy yogurt. Please note, bean sprouts have nothing to do with real soy. Besides isoflavones, soy has many advantages: high protein, essential fatty acids, vitamins, minerals and dietary fiber.

6) Mushrooms
Some fungi, like mushrooms Japanese Shiitake, Maitake and Reishi stimulate the immune system. This effect is related to these fungi polysaccharides such as beta-glucans and lentinanes. These stimulatory properties of the immune system, particularly useful for cancer, were left with oyster mushrooms and even Paris.

7) Red fruits
Raspberries, strawberries, blackberries, blueberries, black currants, berries Canada, cranberries and red grapes, are particularly rich in antioxidants fruits, polyphenols and flavonoids.
For example, a potential antioxidant raspberry 2 times higher than that of grapefruit and almost 9 times higher than that of the kiwifruit. Thus the red fruits prevent neurodegenerative diseases (including Alzheimer's disease), lower blood pressure, increase good cholesterol, and prevent heart disease, slow tumor growth, eliminate environmental carcinogens etc.

8) Dark chocolate
Remedy against fatigue, chocolate also helps in the prevention of cardiovascular disease. It improves circulation problems by dilating the vessels, it reduces platelet aggregation, thins the blood and has anti-inflammatory and anticancer properties. Dark chocolate also has stimulant and euphoric effects, making this food a natural antidepressant. What more natural than to eat regularly, subject to compliance moderation because cocoa is not less caloric.

9) Fish
Rich in omega-3 fish is deemed beneficial to the cardiovascular system. Adequate intake of omega-3 also helps prevent cancer and mood disorders including depression. It is also recommended for pregnant women to fill omega-3 essential fatty acids in the brain development of the fetus.
Consume 2-3 times a week, focusing on small fish (they contain less mercury).

10) Ginger
Ginger contains antioxidants including very interesting to prevent cardiovascular disease, some cancers and other diseases associated with aging. This root has many anti-inflammatory properties, in particular useful in case of arthritis and rheumatism.
Finally, ginger aids digestion and helps to fight against nausea and vomiting.

11) Algae
Traditionally consumed in Asia, they begin to enjoy also in Europe. Very low in calories, algae are high in protein and fiber. All contain a lot of iodine, calcium, magnesium, potassium, phosphorus, iron, zinc, copper, selenium or ...

Seaweed is also the only plant to contain vitamin B12 (essential for the metabolism of nervous tissue), which specifically states in the framework of a vegetarian diet. Brown algae are rich in vitamins C and E, provitamin A red and green in C. Some even contain omega-3!
What are their health benefits? They help prevent hypertension, constipation, hyperthyroidism, tumors, they are antibacterial and worming.

12) Green tea
Anti-cancer par excellence, green tea also prevents heart disease by limiting the formation of atherosclerotic plaques, responsible for clogging arteries. It acts as a detoxifier of the body and prevents aging. And finally, it is assumed that it would help fight against neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's disease.

13) Whole grains
Rich in fiber, whole grains should take their privileged place at our table at the expense of refined products, including industrial process they have lost much of their properties, including digestive and cardiovascular.
Wholemeal bread, complete with breakfast and other whole grains (rice, pasta ...) grains should be eaten daily.

14) Olive oil
Food flagship of the Mediterranean diet, olive has the advantage of being balanced in omega-3 and omega-6 oil. It has indisputable cardiovascular properties. It is recommended to alternate or mix it with canola oil, which has the advantage of being rich in omega-3.

15) Broccoli and other vegetables
Broccoli, cauliflower and Brussels sprouts, but also tomatoes and peppers, to beets and pumpkins are all excellent vegetables for health. Very low in calories, they provide much fiber, vitamins and minerals. These are foods of choice to eat twice a day, at lunch and dinner.