293 likes, 9 comments - vitablevitamins on July 19, 2021: "🥬 9 FOODS FOR LONGEVITY // 👇🏼 Below are 9 longevity foods that are rich in antioxidants and micro-nutrients. ✔️Nuts & seeds Nuts and seeds are a great source of healthy, unsaturated fat, longevity boosting dietary fibre, protein plus vitamins and minerals. ✔️Tea Particularly green tea. Many studies have linked green tea to potential health benefits such as lower cholesterol levels, body weight and heart disease due to its high antioxidant levels. However, all kinds of tea (green, black, white) have been hailed for their antioxidant and anti-inflammatory compounds. ✔️Wholegrains Regular consumption of wholegrains may help lower “bad” cholesterol, triglycerides and blood pressure. A diet rich in wholegrains is also associated with lower risk of developing cardiovascular diseases, type 2 diabetes and metabolic syndrome. ✔️Leafy Greens Leafy greens are rich in folate, which is vital for cell growth and red blood cell formation. Leafy Greens also contain carotenes that may help maintain healthy vision, bones, teeth and skin. ✔️Berries Berries such as raspberries, strawberries, blackberries and blueberries contain antioxidants called polyphenols, which have been found to decrease inflammation throughout the body. ✔️Red Wine Moderate wine intake (1-2 glasses) a few times a week as part of a healthy diet rich in nutrient-dense foods, has been positive associated with positive effects on health promotion and disease prevention. ✔️Beans Beans, peas, lentils and chickpeas are excellent sources of fibre and plant-based protein to stabilise blood sugar and keep cravings at bay. They may also help nourish a healthy gut microbiome. ✔️Herbs Consuming herbs may help to prevent and manage heart disease and provide anti-inflammatory benefits. ✔️Fermented Foods A diet rich in fermented foods supplies good bacteria, helping you to maintain a healthy gut microbiome. - Reference Wholegrains associate with longevity, Harvard Health, May 03, 2019 Dr. Michael Klaper, A Respectful Life Wine: An Aspiring Agent in Promoting Longevity and Preventing Chronic Diseases, 2018 Sep 6, NCBI, PMC US National Library of Medicine National Institutes of Health".