Boca Raton is known for its luxury, style and beauty, so it’s no surprise there is such a strong affinity with staying young and radiant as long as possible. While medical procedures like plastic surgery and face-lifts can be very expensive, invasive and unpleasant, there is another way to look and feel younger. In this blog I will introduce you to foods that can help reverse aging, and I’ll share information about an upcoming event that can help you feel good from the inside out.
First, lets talk about food. We usually eat three meals each day and therefore are presented with a daily choice–are we picking foods that speed up aging or reverse it? For example, highly processed carbohydrates, sugary snacks and heavy animal proteins take so much energy from the body to process, that your system may not have enough energy to rebuild and rejuvenate your cells to their full capacity.
On the other hand, plant-based whole foods can help us look younger. If you indulge in green juices, fruit and vegetable smoothies, raw salads and other fresh, living foods, your body will be supplied with the energy and vitamins it needs to make you look and feel young. I invite you to incorporate the following three foods into your daily routine and experience the difference for yourself.
My top 3 foods for anti-aging are:
Mung Beans – Mung beans are known to help reverse aging. According to LifeSpa.com, “studies have found that mung beans contain powerful antioxidants in their seed coating, which scientists believe have properties that help inhibit excess cytokine production and turn off the aging cytokine switch.”
You can also watch the process in this video.
Greens – Greens are full of blood-purifying chlorophyll. When your diet is rich in vegetables like spinach, kale, collards, broccoli and sprouts, you will help your body naturally detox and rejuvenate each cell from the inside out.
Berries – Berries are rich in vitamins and anti-oxidants that help fight free radicals, which can cause cell damage and are linked to chronic inflammation and aging. Simply put, the more anti-oxidant foods you eat, the younger and fresher you will look.
If you are already eating a diet rich in anti-oxidants and would like to take anti-aging to the next level, then you will enjoy a unique event on Aug. 19 at Farmer’s Table (1901 N. Military Trail). The restaurant is partnering up with Thrive Wellness Center to bring you a hands-on demo and lecture on how to rejuvenate and restore youthful appearance while upgrading overall health.
This FREE event will cover the anti-aging properties of foods and the benefits of facial rejuvenation acupuncture. You will also get to try anti-oxidant detox martinis and indulge in healthy chocolate. Talking about feeling and looking good, while enjoying the process!
For more information, call 954/713-6118 or visit farmerstableboca.com.
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About Alina Z.
Alina Z., aka “The Green Goddess,” is a certified holistic health coach, detox specialist and raw-food chef (she conducts occasional classes at Whole Foods in Boca). Prior to moving to Florida, Alina hosted her own TV show in Maryland—“Entertaining A to Z”—for people who didn’t have time to cook but wanted to eat healthy. Catch one of her web episodes at eHow.com, visit Alina’s website at alinaz.com, or follow her on Facebook (facebook.com/CoutureFood) or Twitter (@CoutureFood). The Green Goddess blog runs every other Wednesday at bocamag.com.
