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Can you add years to your life by making smarter food choices? Yes! There are many variables involved in how long you live, but by following a healthy lifestyle, staying active and eating a nutrient-packed diet, you can help slow the aging process and perhaps even stave off age-related diseases, including osteoporosis, diabetes and heart disease.
As we age, caloric needs drop, making it even more important to pack your diet with nutrient-rich low-calorie foods, such as vegetables, fruits and whole grains—and limit less-healthy, more calorie-laden treats, such as full-fat dairy and sugary desserts.
Start right now by including more of these 7 antioxidant-rich foods to your diet. We’ve included interesting facts and delicious EatingWell recipes for healthy aging. Here’s to your good health!
Olive Oil
 Four decades ago, researchers from the Seven Countries Study concluded that the monounsaturated fats in olive oil were largely responsible for the low rates of heart disease and cancer on the Greek island of Crete. Now we know that olive oil also contains polyphenols, powerful antioxidants that may help prevent age-related diseases.
Yogurt
 In the 1970s, Soviet Georgia was rumored to have more centenarians per capita than any other country. Reports at the time claimed that the secret of their long lives was yogurt, a food ubiquitous in their diets. While the age-defying powers of yogurt never have been proved directly, yogurt is rich in calcium, which helps stave off osteoporosis and contains “good bacteria” that help maintain gut health and diminish the incidence of age-related intestinal illness.
Fish
 Thirty years ago, researchers began to study why the native Inuits of Alaska were remarkably free of heart disease. The reason, scientists now think, is the extraordinary amount of fish they consume. Fish is an abundant source of omega-3 fats, which help prevent cholesterol buildup in arteries and protect against abnormal heart rhythms.
Chocolate
 The Kuna people of the San Blas islands, off the coast of Panama, have a rate of heart disease that is nine times less than that of mainland Panamanians. The reason? The Kuna drink plenty of a beverage made with generous proportions of cocoa, which is unusually rich in flavanols that help preserve the healthy function of blood vessels. Maintaining youthful blood vessels lowers risk of high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, kidney disease and dementia.
Nuts
 Studies of Seventh-Day Adventists (a religious denomination that emphasizes healthy living and a vegetarian diet) show that those who eat nuts gain, on average, an extra two and a half years. Nuts are rich sources of unsaturated fats, so they offer benefits similar to those associated with olive oil. They’re also concentrated sources of vitamins, minerals and other phytochemicals, including antioxidants.
Wine
 Drinking alcohol in moderation protects against heart disease, diabetes and age-related memory loss. Any kind of alcoholic beverage seems to provide such benefits, but red wine has been the focus of much of the research. Red wine contains resveratrol, a compound that likely contributes to its benefits—and, according to animal studies, may activate genes that slow cellular aging.
Blueberries
 In a landmark study published in 1999, researchers at Tufts University’s Jean Mayer Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging fed rats blueberry extract for a period of time that in “rat lives” is equivalent to 10 human years. These rats outperformed rats fed regular chow on tests of balance and coordination when they reached old age. Compounds in blueberries (and other berries) mitigate inflammation and oxidative damage, which are associated with age-related deficits in memory and motor function.
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Victoria Strange, Honeyville, UT |
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Shaktakaur, LA, CA |
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Steve, Lewisburg, WV |
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Dolly, Stanley, NC |
The recipes never state what a serving is - without this important piece of info the calories and other info is useless.
Holly, Chesapeake Beach, MD |
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Sunita J, Midland, TX |
Amazing one!!!
Jayeeta, Delhi, In |
Please amend the WINE--part for the 20.8 million Americans with diabetes (according to the ADA) and the at least 13 million Americans who abuse alcohol. Wine disrupts blood sugar, causes kidney failure, and is highly addictive to people with alcoholism and/or diabetes. The problem is... publications like yours and news outlets ALWAYS site this wine research without that corrective and sugar and alcohol addicted people use it as permission to call it! Remember, all the studies exclude people with alcohol and diabetes, and they do it because it is bad for these millions of Americans.
Sandra, Flint, MI |
Keep em coming baby.
Tony Wise, Payson, AZ |
I appreciate this piece because I love healthy eating. I wish to refer us to Leviticus 11 & 12 on what we should eat and not eat. Olive oil increases good cholesterol in the blood; cold pressed olive is ideal. Sesame and soya oil have lecithin which is good for us and can lower bad cholesterol. On fish, scaly fish is less fattening. Catfish is difficult to digest. Also fruits should be taken in their natural state and some are medicinal.
oluyinka Ande, benin city,edo state, ni |
Great job,
Keep it up!!!!!!!!!!
How I wish I could try all these recipes...but lack of time is a real constraint..anyway good job!!!!
milina, Curepipe, MT |
This is a wonderful site for healthy/nutritious meals. Should some people suffer from diseases, it is up to them to educate themselves on what they shouldn't eat. So, in my book, this is a wonderful site for menu planning and recipes. Great job!
Fran, Dade City, FL |
It seems really helpful, let me try the wine thing :-)
Kishore, Herndon, VA |
Sandra - are you kidding me? EVERYTHING is bad for SOME group of people out there. I happen to be allergic to blueberries, but I didn’t take this article as advice meant to say I had to go eat a handful right now! For crying out loud, I’m allergic, so I ignore that one. Some people can’t eat nuts, better take those off the list also. Some people are addicted to chocolate, so best have a warning “saying please check with you doctor before ingesting substances like chocolate as harmful side effects can occur in some people”. You MUST be joking, right? In fact, I doubt there is a substance on earth that would not be detrimental to SOMEONE. The point is, you have to know how to use information, not just be a sheep and do everything someone says. I hate the fact that we now live in a society where we have to label coffee as “hot” (DUH!) because we no longer require people to use their brains or exercise responsibility and self control. If an alcoholic gets drunk and does something wrong, do we take this site to court and blame it on their article? I certainly hope not. I hope we hold that individual responsible for their own actions! We seem to be a society of whiners always looking for someone to blame to keep us from having to admit responsibility for anything. Wine has been proven to have beneficial effects. If you happen to be an alcoholic or have an allergy or aversion to it, then just ignore that one bit of advice for Pete’s sake!
Trish, Columbia, MD |
Very interesting. I love eating these foods you know! I am very health conscious.
Narcie Abrasaldo, Milan, IT |
Milk and Meat are getting too many antibiotics from the animal. Would like more natural not 2nd hand (cow eats grass, we eat cow) why not eat the vegetables without the toxins from fast produced meat, etc??? Thanks for the opportunity to comment!! How about "NATURAL CURES FOR HEALTH DISASTERS" by Dr Cass Ingram.
ConnieK, Salem, OR |
Great website... so easy to navigate and very informative. Also, love the magazine!
Charla H, Houston, TX |
Thanks for this kind of website you have. I'm sure there are lots of things for me to know about health. Keep up the good work and more power.
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Ghieta, Jakarta, IN |
I love these recipes and will try some of them.
BettyBoo, Schenectady, NY |
looking good reciepes i ll ask my doctor to approve me for allowing me to have some such as foods that i want some since i have diabetes..btw you ppl can use ur common sense if u not sure to have allow to eat then dont eat or ask the doctor first before you eat their new recipes..wish you all the luck. u did good job sharing info .. keep it up
rosana, Oroville, CA |
How any anyone claim a recipe with sugar and/or non-whole grain flour be healthy?!
Darcy, Tucson, AZ |
I like this site and I found it very helpful
thank you.
mehran -sotoodeh, Tehran-iran, AZ |
An excellent website saddled with responsibility of educating people healthwise. But chocolate contains sugar, and sugar hinders longevity. Then how do you process cocoa for your consumption with little or no sugar? Pls assist.
Abdullahi Shuaibu Galma, Nigeria, Ka |
I have always love your recipes and healthy way of eating, I am a vegetarian. thanks.
Dee, Rio Vista, CA |
I am very exciting and learning about important, good for health, much better feeling, help with women who need it, learning about nutrition, more energy, more better young looks, active better, no more sick or joint again, then more better strong health, Please Thank you! I love it!
Genevieve L. Nathan, Anchorage, AK |
thanks for this information it's very helpful especially to people nearing the retiring age. Now i can enjoy chocolates and nuts but of course on a moderate basis. Keep up your good work and more information to come.
Emy Cojamco, Puerto Princesa City, PH |
Is there any blueberries available in the Philippines?
Jay, Manila, PH |
you missed to include very active anti oxidents namely Dates and Grapes. According to scientific studies those two foods surpass Wine in its benefits to reduce cholistrol as well as fight aging.
mohamad shikara, Baghdad, IR |
This is the most valueble information, in order to live healthy.
C.R. Reddy, Clinton, MS |
Wow I like the site and since I am have a heart problem amd am on NO Sugar NO Sodium with only 32 ounce on liquid per day. any suggestion is welcome
Yusufi, Irvine, CA |
I can't believe this are healthy foods. Olive oil is still oil. Wine actually not beneficial to your health, nuts cause arthritis, blueberries can cause hypersensitivities, chocolates is just like coffee with lots of cafeine in it. How can all these foods you call a healthy stuff, duh? But thanks anyway for informing us these unhealthy food.
fe mercado, Marikina, Ph |
I love this site as it is very helpful for me for my daily diet. Look forward to have more info to maintain a healthy life.
rose, Johor Bahru, MA |
Very interesting.
Gina M. Pool/Sawmiller, Lima, OH |
I assume all must be in moderation but surprisingly the vegetables were left out, why not add to the list.
kw aw, Sg. Petani, KE |
What are the worst 7 foods to eat?
Yakub, Chittagong, Bangladesh, NY |
Hi. Great piece of advice for most of us here in Nigeria that have more of starch-based meals.
Ironically my mom almost died because of the high amount of cholestrol in her system, she had to change her diet entirely and I really do recommend olive oil and lots of fish for people out there. On my own side, any day that passes by without my girlfriend not having a cup of hot cocoa is not complete for her; at a point I started viewing her in a ridiculous manner not knowing that she's doing the right thing! Thanks for the piece of advice. Please if you guys have more health tips kindly send some to me on: rxpekt@yahoo.com. Goodluck to all of you out there that are young, and young at heart
Okechukwu Ikoku, Abuja, F.C.T., Nigeria, Ni |
Wow! My husband has been basically on this diet for three months now and besides the wine and chocolate has upped his intake on nuts, fish, olive oil and fresh veggies. He consumes very little carbs but is not carb free. His sugar levels are now normal, his blood pressure is normal and he has lost 45 lbs. His endocrinologist gave him a list of foods he absolutely cannot eat, which are high in carbs and fats and a list of foods he can...which have nuts, blueberries, high protein, cheerios and oatmeal for his heart, and fish and fresh veggies and my hubby has taken to this life long eating change very well. His doctor said he may very well go off ALL his meds. as he is doing very well. He had a stroke in May and has fully recovered with the wonderful wisdom from this doc. Hey thanks for the recipes and thanks for the research!
Dottie, Ocean Pines, MD |
thanks alot for this collection but i have three comments: first (addition) for the chocolate it increase the serotonin in brain which is the main chemical transmitter in the brain and its deffieciency is the main cause of depression, alzhaiemer and mentall illness, second (asking) is this collection as u a specialist in food is compatible with each other i mean that may every one alone give the effect but together may harmly affect man??? third ( disagreement) i didnt agree totaly about the wine as alcohol in it affect liver severly even in low dosages if u mean the useful organic alcohols u may find them in fruit juices
thanks alot
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ismo, Elminia, EG |
Can't you get the same benefits from grape juice as wine?
becky retzer, Wood River, IL |
I agree with Trish from Columbia, MD.
Nia, Southfield, MI |
The secret to longevity thru diet lies in a combination of foods, not any food per se. This combination is determined by our dental composition, look at the biological purpose of each tooth and their percentage in our mouths to learn how much of what food should be eaten. Ie: 4 canines represent 12.5% of our teeth, ergo, the consumption of meat in the human diet should never exceed that percentage. As to your 7 foods: 1. Aging will be slower if no oil at all is consumed. 2. Yogurt is rotten cows milk and the body will remain younger if avoided. The Russians age more slowly because of the whole grains in their diet (barley, wheat, oats, etc.) 3. Fish is meat and should be consumed as such. 4. Cocoa is a stimulant that might favor the Kunas, but chocolate eaters world wide are notoriously overweight and age fast. 5. Nuts will keep you young and fit. 6. All alcoholic bevarages have an aging effect on the body. 7. If one were to eat excessive amounts of blueberries, not to mention their extract, well, one would probably turn blue.
Louigi Vampa, Berkeley, CA |
Good website. It is good to hear that these foods I have already been eating are part of this list. The nuts from Trader Joes, chocolate, and wine, yogurt & fish, and receipes to follow. Also, kudos to Trish in VA, you are right on the money with your comments.
DB, Utica, MI |
I have colitis and these foods are not agreeable to that condition. Any suggestions?
joanne, Jackson, MS |
How do es a person tell these food companys not to put msg in all foods. and the sugar contend in some foods is outragious
Linda, St Francis, WI |
This site is a great thing, it needs to be advertised on tv. so all people can learn from this site (I love it) Dorothy Mills Jacksonville, Fl
dorothy mills, Jacksonville, FL |
Sandra, Flint, MI-YOU ARE 100% CORRECT….
Recent studies from John Hopkins prove that you can derive the exact benefits from grape juice than you can from wine or beer... According to the American Cancer Society and studies conducted by Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston. The new study tracked the health of 122,000 women since 1976. They were free of cancer at the start of the study. Every four years, the women were asked how much alcohol they had used during an average month in the past year. By 2002, nearly 6,000 of the women developed breast cancer.
When compared with teetotalers: Women who drank the equivalent of a half glass of wine a day were 6% more likely to develop breast cancer. Women who drank a glass or two a day faced a 21% increased risk of breast cancer. Those who drank more than two drinks a day were 37% more likely to develop breast cancer. My mother totally abstained from alcohol, had excellent skin (complexion),her mind was sharp as a tack, excellent energy-like a young school kid and lived to be 105. I too abstain from alcohol-feel and look fantastic (young looking if I do say so myself), as well as some of my Mormon friends and am 93 years young. I eat whatever I want to eat and totally abstain from alcohol and am in excellent heath! Trish from Columbia MD-must have consumed too much alcohol over the years and destroyed many brain cells….why else would she attack you so viscously… Probably the best source of study would be to ASK THE OLDEST LIVING PERSON ON EARTH....The oldest living person replied to the secret of living long and healthy..... What is the secret to becoming a centenarian? Abstaining from alcohol, according to Tomoji Tanabe, the world’s old man. Tanabe, who has been recognized by the Guinness Book of World Records as the oldest living male, turned 113 years on September 18, 2008.
God Bless,
Dave-Boston, MA
Dave, Boston, MA |
Thanks for the tips, I will these. More power!
Mercy Mary, United Arab Emirates, UA |
I agree with Trish from Columbia MD. I look at many, not all of todays people in their 30's. They are followers of what's cool, and if they fail, they get to blame it on someone else. If our country would take real responsibility we wouldn't of had to bail out all the people who have credit when they couldn't afford it in the first place. Being responsible goes along ways. This site gives great information, what we do with it is our choice.
Cheryl, Paso Robles, CA |
Thanks for sharing. Those who were negative should relize not everyone can have all 7, but can try the rest. I believe that if everyone ate less fast foods, foods that are processed and contain preservatives, we would have a lower rate in cancer and other disease. Thanks for your help. I'm a seven year cancer survivor.
virginia, Dallas, TX |
My dr. says, if you want to lose weight, do not eat after 6 pm at night. is he right? Wayne
enyaw nivtop, Uncasville, CT |
Tris, you need to calm down. So your saying that nothing should be publish in fear that it may impact some that don't have enough sense to evaluate what portions of the articles that does not pertain and may help them.
amy, Atlanta, GA |
Trish, your comments were great!! It is so true!! They teach my kids at school to take responsibility for their actions, but i think they need to teach many adults to as well! We are a "blame the other guy" society. The article is great and people are just trying to help educate us on healthy eating. Take what you want from it and be merry:)
Diane, Newtown Square, PA |
What you say is all true. Have you checked out Monavie? Get it all in one place.
Stu, Wilmington, MA |
To Trish from Columbia, MD - Please shut up. Your comment on this article is ridiculous. This article is for people seeking out help from these shared ideas. Every person is responsible for their own choices.
Fed Up, Sensability, US |
Thank You Trish I agree!!! you can't please everybody all the time it would be easier if everyone could understand themselves before they cut on someone else this is due to our insecure society. And Fed Up from Sensability, US. SHUT UP is not very polite is this how you want people to talk to you?
Tom, Canyon Country, CA |
I agree with you Trish (and with Dr. Weil including red wine in his list of seven) - You said (with a little more passion and energy than I would've exerted) exactly what I was thinking - why ammend the "wine" portion of this article when it really isn't the "evil" culprit some say it is? Wine has been around for centuries and I believe that when enjoyed in moderation, the pros far outweigh the cons. Maybe it's all the "designer" sugar-laden soda pop, candy bars, and fruit juice/snacks our society has become infatuated with for the past four decades.... (Walked into a 7-eleven lately?) God Bless her, this is stuff my Mum never let "me" have!
I have, however, always had an allergy to any type of alcohol, especially red wine. (I know!) Oh well, I guess I'll have to eat a handful of chocolate covered almonds and blueberries while my husband is drinking his red wine! :)
Dr. Weil backs up all of his findings with the latest medical research and studies. This site is for new, fresh and healthy ideas (you should all know "what" you're allowed to have according to your own health conditions) Let's put our differences aside and keep the "positive" comments flowing. This is such an inspiring and helpful tool - let's keep it "helpful"! Here's to Health!
Get a grip., Kelowna BC, BC |
Amy, you should read Trish's comments over again. She is being facetious, asking you to use your common sense when using the suggestions about what to eat on the list. She, I believe, actually thinks it is something good.
Rose, Richfield, ID |
I love this site & use many of the recipes. As most of my cooking is for my husband and myself, I wish this site, like others I use, were capable of adjusting the recipes for appropriate servings. If that were done, then the site would be almost perfect. Thanks!
Nancy, Homosassa, FL |
I agree with Trish from Columbia, MD too. Wonderful comments. Thank you.
Christine Norman, Boise, ID |
I really love your web site. I just found it about a month ago while at Barnes and Noble I saw your magazine and web site. Do you ever use the all natural Xylitol sweetener in recipes. It measures the same for baking. Also do you have any recipes for using the sweetner Stevia. Keep up the great healthy recipes.
Scarlett, Bentonville, AR |
The best site I have ever come across.....I have pass all to my friends..Thank you
Benjamin, Suva, Fi |
Thank you for the health information. I will pass this to my friends and family I found this site very helpful, again thank you so much DOC!!!!!!!!
joey gilman, Chiryu, AI |
my father was on high blood pressure meds and diabetic med for several yrs. two yrs ago he started using pure chocolate and both is under control.
doris davie, Hopkinsville, KY |
My wife cooks me this tipe of meals, and it is true, I looks yung for my age
Eduardo, Morrisville, NC |
Good list of super foods. One of the greatest super foods not listed is the Acai Berry. There is tons of research out there to back this claim. Including "the Perricone Promise" .. Dr. Perricone touts the Acai as the #1 super-food to look & feel young and healthy. A great source for this is MonaVie! It has a patented process for harvesting the fruit that no other company can claim. It preserves over 95% of the fruits nutritional benefits. Acai has 10 times more nutritional benefits than blue berries. Monavie is a blend of 19 super fruits in all. It has done amazing things for our health. It provides the equivelent of 13 servings of fruits and vegetables daily. Our bodies need it and there is no cheaper alternative to getting what we need. Great stuff. Email me and I'll get you more information to research. jskinch@yahoo.com
Steve, Columbia, MO |
This site has some wonderful information of which I didn't know. Staying young as long as possible is on everyone's mind and I am really enjoying all the tools you have given us in this article.
Donna, Las Vegas, NV |
WONDERFUL WEBSITE, You have the Best recipes, I print them, cook some of them plus share with my friends. Like most of your readers I wish I had the time to cook them all. I also share your healthy tidbits with friends and relatives. I agree with other readers that we all are responsible to make our own decisions. Thanks so much I learned to eat healthier, cook healthier along with exercising more and I feel marvelous.
T. Johnson, Albany, GA |
dark chocolate is lower in sugar do your research and you can find many adaptions
parrotcowboy, st pete, fl |
Wonderful site! I also agree with Trish from Columbia MD. The folks that have issues with Trish comments are the folks that further complicates things in all our lives lately. They miss the point of this site. Don't forget?if anyone has health issues (or not) and is going purely on what this site posted-shucks-shame on you! ALWAYS check with your DOCTOR before changing anything in your lifestyle!
Sue, Laurel, MD |
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