Dark Chocolate
Curly kale
Preventing degenerative eye disease may be possible because of wo antioxidants (lutein and zeaxanthin) in They have been found to protect against macular degeneration, which affects 20 per cent of people over 65 and is the leading cause of age-related. In one study, people consuming lutein-rich vegetables five to six times a week had an 86 per cent lower risk of having advanced macular degeneration than people consuming them less than once a month. Green beans and sweet corn also provide this benefit.
Onions
Quercetin, a flavonoid antioxidant found in yellow and red onions provide anti-inflammatory benefits. Inflammation is a factor in many age-related conditions, including arthritis, and possibly loss of skin elasticity. Frying onions does not reduce their quercetin content. These benefits can also be derived from green beans, apples and tea.
Garlic
Carrots
Carrots are a good source of alpha- and beta-carotene, which help strengthen the immune system and may help ward off cancers. A high intake of carotenoids can help to protect the skin from UV damage and premature aging. Sweet potatoes, apricots and mangoes also provide this protection.
Of the above chocolate is still my favorite 🙂
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