Good wine isn't just pleasant. "Red wine has lately come to be the new anti-aging elixir, and that's for a good reason. Studies on wine's anti-aging properties have discovered a unique antioxidant called resveratrol that has powerful anti-aging effects. It is produced during the fermentation process and it's abundant in red wine, and a little less in the white one" explains Doctor Grigory Sadkhin founder of "The Sadkhin Complex", an anti-aging loss-weight program. How does it work? It fools your body and activates specific genes that control the body's metabolic processes for a longer and healthier life assures Dr Sadkhin.
 
You know the saying "One apple a day keeps the doctor away" The reason? "Apples have excellent properties that fight off free radicals. They help us stay young from inside out" summarizes Deborah Enos, nutritionist and author of "The One -Minute Wellness Coach".

 
Green tea has been for ages considered traditionally a therapeutic beverage that promotes longevity and good health, reminds us Doctor Sadkhin. "It's an excellent source of an antioxidant called EGCG, that prevents the development of malign cells and helps maintain the membrane structural integrity, which also protects the cells", adds Dr Sadkhin. The EGCG, according to the expert, is at least 25 - 50 times more powerful than other popular antioxidants as vitamin C or D. In fact a cup of green tea is equivalent in effect to a portion of vegetables and fruits.
 
One of the most popular kinds of fish in the USA, salmon, is rich in healthy proteins as well as in Omega-3 fatty acids. "This acids reduce the body's swelling and improve the immune system function" assures John La Puma, author of ChefMD: A Food Lover's Guide to Culinary Medicine.

 
It's always been a healthy choice to sweeten beverages and foods, but nowadays its ranking has risen because of its anti-aging properties, according to Dr Sadkhin. It's been discovered that honey is a source of antioxidants just as good as the healthiest fruits and vegetables are, besides supplying energy and carbohydrates, that are essential for an active lifestyle, he points.
 
If you are one of those who enjoy a mixed green salad, this is your chance to eat healthy and stop the age clock. "Green leaves, but essentially spinach, can help you protect yourself against aging. Spinach specifically protects against the macular degeneration related to age" assures nutritionist Deborah Enos.
 
There is no doubt about its health benefits, but what you might not know is that it has phytochemicals that work to improve bodily functions and health in general. "Many long-lived societies drink it on a regular basis. Milk contains vitamins D, K, and calcium that prevent bone erosion, vitamin A that is critical for the immune function, and Iodine, that is extremely important in the thyroid function. It also contains nutrients such as Potassium, Magnesium, Riboflavin, and vitamins B12, necessary for a good heart health. What is most interesting about them is that some of the contents of milk are agents that inhibit several kinds of cancer such as skin, breast and colorectal cancers" Points Dr Sadkhin.
 
They're ideal not only to arouse passion, but also to live a longer life. Blueberries and blackberries contain phytonutrients called flavonoids, that have powerful antioxidant effects. "Flavonoids help cells communicate more efficiently among each other, and have been associated to a reduction in the risk of many degenerative brain diseases, such as Alz Heimer and insanity. Besides they contain a phytonutrient called ellagic acid, that has been proven to be an anti-carcinogenic.
 
Ideal to share in an exquisite "Guacamole" avocados have many anti-aging benefits. According to Dr Sadkhin, besides being a good source of monosaturated fats that reduce bad cholesterol, and therefore, reduce the risk or heart problems, making it possible to have a longer and healthier life. It has vitamin E, an antioxidant that maintains a healthier skin and prevents aging.
 
It's so powerful that Dr Sadkhin does not doubt in calling it superpowerful: " Broccoli is an excelent source of vitamin A, that is in charge of regulating the immune system, helping it prevent and fight infections, and vitamin C, an essential nutrientf or the immune function and a powerful antioxidant that helps protect the vital molecules, such as proteins, carbohydrates, and lipids, from free radicals (responsible for tha damage cell that causes aging).
 
Although the mechanism is not yet clear, coffee seems to protect against cirrosis, liver cancer, Parkinson disease, and diabetes" recalls John Puma. According to the specialist, coffee has many methabolically active chemical components, such as cafeine, that can act in that way.

 
Its heath impact is as strong as its smell, but it's worth it. "studies have shown that people who eat small amounts of garlic at least once a week are 50% less susceptible to develop certain kinds of cancer" assures Dr Sadkhin.

 
Drinking water is not only essential to stay alive, but also if you want to live a better and healthier life. "Drinking 8 glasses of water at least, guarantees the optimal handling of toxins and body wastes and accelerates the removal of harmful substances in the body, reducing stress and improving health in general" asserts Dr. Sadkhin.
 
Prunes may not look nice, but according to Dr Sadkhin, they have the highest concentration of antioxidants of all fruits: "Their antioxidants prevent the proliferation of free radicals, that are very dangerous and responsible for the damage to oxigen in fats, which is essential in the tissue cells as the ones in the brain. Its prevention reduces also the risk of cancer, because these radicals are responsible for DNA mutations that develop carcinogenic growths".
 
Delicious in salads, soups and pasta sauce, tomatoes are a rich source in flavonoids. "Flavonoids are body anti-inflammatory chemicals, the licopene and carotene, most famous for its bright red color" explains John La Puma, author of "ChefMD: A Food Lover's Guide to Culinary Medicine". The best way to absorb the licopene is with a bit of oil.
 
It's always a pleasure to eat this healthy. "The highest the concentration of cacao, the highest the ability of the bitter chocolate to dilate arteries, helping them to retain flexibility and elasticity and lower blood pressure, that helps delay aging" says John Puma.
 
Are you crazy for sushi? One more reason to eat it: It's an excellent source of selenium and iodine. Iodine is in charge of the thyroid function and selenium prevents the growth of carcinogenic cells. Seaweeds are also a good source of soluble fiber with omega-3 oils, also called essential oils" points out Dr. Sadkhin.
 
Take advantage of the season. Pumpkin, according to Doctor Sadkhin comes loaded with vitamins and essential nutrients, and it is rich in antioxidants that prevent the aging process and stimulate the metabolic function. "They also lower the glucose level in the blood and reduce the level of bad cholesterol, which is an important constituent in those who suffer of diabetes and obesity.
 
Besides being a healthy and delicious snack, Doctor Sadkhin recommends it because it has live bacteria that fortify the immune system and improve the metabolic function: "This increases the resistance against immune related diseases".

 
"Soy beans are full of healthy, unsaturated fats, powerful antioxidants and flavonoids, and besides, they are an excellent available source of protein for muscle creation", points out John Puma. A plus: you can also easily adapt them to any flavor or seasoning.