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Nutrition Tips for Longevity
Nutrition For Longevity
by Dr. John MaherAntioxidants have been linked to longevity. A group at Tuft's in Boston has ranked the anti-oxidant activity of a number of fruits and vegetables according to their overall anti-oxidant activity. They discovered prunes create BY FAR the highest anti-oxidant activity, followed in order by raisins, blueberries, blackberries, kale, strawberries and spinach.
In one group, a 10 oz. serving of fresh, raw spinach scored better than a 1250 mg. dose of vitamin C. An eight ounce serving of vegetables outperformed three glassses of red wine.
In related reports, cherry tomatoes were found to have TEN TIMES the anti-oxidant activity of regular tomatoes. This even though the average tomato contains 10,000 phyto-chemicals.
For maximum anti-oxidant protection, eat 9 servings of fruits and vegetables a day. A ''serving'' is 1 medium size apple, a half cup of fruit or cooked vegetables, a cup of salad vegetables, or 6 oz. of juice. Remember to eat a wide variety, eating all the colors regularly. Try to eat your fruits and vegetables raw when possible. Then take an anti-oxidant rich vitamin/mineral rich multi, usually iron free or low iron (less than 3 mg) several times a day with meals.
About the Author:
Dr John H Maher Ed., "Longevity News"
"Your Prescription for Wellness"
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