9 foods that will help live long and healthy life

Longevity foods

According to nutritionist Olha Bezuhla, it's essential to include certain foods in your diet that are rich in antioxidants, polyunsaturated fats, vitamins, and minerals, which promote cell rejuvenation and boost the immune system.

By incorporating these foods into your daily routine, you will not only improve your well-being but also contribute to longevity, as each of them helps strengthen immunity and protect the body from aging.

Mushrooms (Champignons)

Mushrooms contain glutathione, a biologically active tripeptide found in all organisms. It consists of γ-glutamic acid, cysteine, and glycine residues. Glutathione plays a key role in metabolism as a powerful antioxidant. Additionally, mushrooms positively affect those with diabetes by effectively lowering blood sugar levels. Their high iron content makes them comparable to meat.

Tomatoes

Tomatoes contain lycopene, an antioxidant known for its properties in supporting skin, eye, and heart health. Lycopene’s protective functions also help prevent certain chronic diseases.

Avocados

Phytosterols in avocados are potent allies in maintaining skin health and beauty. They fight free radicals that destroy skin cells and accelerate aging, while also helping to retain moisture in the skin, making it softer and more elastic.

Walnuts

Walnuts contain antioxidants that neutralize harmful free radicals, which can have destructive effects on the body. Walnut oil also contains vitamins A, D, E, and K, antioxidants, and polyunsaturated fatty acids.

Olive oil

Monounsaturated fats and polyphenols in olive oil support arterial elasticity and help maintain stable HDL cholesterol levels, while improving and stabilizing blood lipid levels.

Spinach

Spinach is rich in folic acid, which helps reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease, dementia, and other cognitive disorders. It also prevents oxidative damage in the brain’s frontal cortex, aiding in memory retention and motor skills.

Salmon

Omega-3 fatty acids in salmon improve cellular insulin sensitivity, reduce inflammation, and lower the risk of cardiovascular disease in people with metabolic syndrome. These fatty acids also reduce chronic inflammation, which can lead to heart disease, cancer, and other conditions.

Berries

Polyphenols in berries help fight free radicals in the body, the accumulation of which can damage cells. This oxidative stress can lead to a range of diseases such as cancer, autoimmune conditions, cardiovascular diseases, and skin aging.

Sauerkraut

Probiotics in sauerkraut stimulate stomach acid and natural enzymes necessary for proper digestion, reduce antibiotic side effects, aid in breaking down bile salts, and normalize lipid metabolism.

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