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have confirmed that anti-oxidant anthocyanins aid in protecting neurons in the brain from antioxidant damage. Antioxidant damage has been linked to a higher risk of memory loss, dementia and even Alzheimer's disease; while anti-oxidants such as cherry anthocyanins, a type of flavonoid, help reverse the course of aging, improve memory and slash the risk of dementia by half. Apples contain quercetin, which protects your brain cells against oxidative damage as well.

A University of Michigan study revealed that cherries improve diabetes by increasing insulin production an incredible 50 %, and also improving fasting glucose levels. Cherries are low in sugar, and only mildly raise blood sugar.

If you like citrus fruits keep eating them, they are great for anti- inflammation control. Fresh fruits such as, melon, and pineapples are also nutrient rich foods. Also enjoy a cup of green tea often, its phytochemicals protect against cancer and tooth decay.

When it comes to protein it is important to keep a seventy-five to one hundred parts ratio of proteins to carbohydrates. For example, if you eat a meal of 20 grams of protein, your total carbohydrate should not be more than 26 grams. Depending on your size and activity level, your protein requirement ranges anywhere from gram per pound of lean mass for a sedentary lifestyle, to one gram per pound for a vigorous athlete.

Nutrient rich foods give your aging body more bang for the buck. When we age we need less calories so it becomes important to eat foods rich in nutrients. Animal proteins such as eggs, lean poultry and lean red meats will retard the aging process. Whole grains are also nutrient rich foods. Brown rice, barley, steel-cut oats, and rye are good examples of this category of foods. Kale is the super-hero of cruciferous vegetable and should be in everyone's anti-aging regimen because it contains almost double the carotenoid content of any other vegetable. Other great vegetables are avocados, olives, turnips, carrots, and sweet potatoes.

Don't forget to eat legumes like beans and peas to fight aging. Remember these "incomplete" proteins need to be eaten with corn or rice to be "complete." The amino acids lacking in the legumes are found in the corn or rice. Likewise, those missing in the corn and rice can be found in the legumes. This combination makes this food choice "complete."

Eat limited amounts fats such as almonds, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, and walnuts. Eat plenty of wild fish such as salmon and sardines.

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