Everyone desires a long, healthy life, especially those over 60. However, many studies have shown that we can increase our chances of living a long and healthy life by exercising regularly and eating a well-balanced diet....CONTINUE READING
What is it that we are drinking, exactly? To counteract the negative effects of ageing on the body, drinking nutritious beverages is essential.
A nutritious diet is essential, but drinking healthy beverages is just as important. Some common examples of such wholesome drinks are as follows:
1. Coffee.
Medicalnewstoday reports that people who regularly consume coffee have a reduced chance of death from several diseases and disorders. Since coffee contains antioxidants that reduce inflammation, this is the case.
2. A glass of red wine
Natural bioactives such as resveratrol and others have been shown to slow down ageing and improve vascular health, which in turn reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease (one of the leading causes of death in Nigeria). Thus, the Havard study suggests that drinking red wine may help you live longer.
3. Tomato juice
Tomatoes have been linked to a reduction in inflammation and LDL (bad) cholesterol, two age-related diseases that increase the risk of cancer, diabetes, heart disease, arthritis, and bowel disease.
Vitamin C, beta-carotene, and vitamin E are just some of the antioxidants found in this food that help keep people healthy and prolong their lives.
4. green tea
Green tea’s antioxidants strengthen the immune system and protect heart health by preventing cholesterol buildup. Catechin, a bioactive substance found in nature, helps promote longevity by improving metabolic rate, stimulating stem cells to heal damaged organs, reducing blood pressure, and decreasing cancer risk.
Coffee with mushrooms Mushrooms have been shown to contain triterpenes, a chemical that can improve the performance of all vital organs.
Additional components such as beta-glucans, glutathione, and ergothioneine aid in preventing cancer cell growth and metastasis by neutralising free radicals.
5. Water About 60 percent of a human’s body weight is water, and this fluid is crucial for a number of bodily processes, including energy production, digestion, the transportation of nutrients and oxygen, the maintenance of electrolyte balance, and the protection of vital organs and tissues.
The results of these studies suggest that keeping blood pressure below healthy limits might significantly increase longevity.
