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8. Maintain a healthy diet age. Most green vegetables are rich in
A healthy diet does wonders for your antioxidants, and should form a part of
body, keeping you young, with good your daily meals.
immunity and the strength to fight ● It has been noted that certain nutrients
diseases. A combination of proteins, carbs, like Vit B12, B6, and folate are fundamental
fats, minerals and vitamins is a must. A few in keeping the methylation process normal.
more pointers: It is suggested that including foods rich
● Include foods rich in omega 3 fatty in these nutrients could help reduce or
acids, such as oily fish, nuts, and seeds maintain biological age.
and avocado. These fatty acids are known ● Choose foods with a low glycemic
to fight free radicals. They also have anti- index. Not only are they easier to digest,
inflammatory properties and help maintain they also strengthen the bones and tissues
biological age. of the body. Include fruits, low fat dairy
● Try adopting the Mediterranean diet; it’s products in your meals. Equally, try to
by far one of the techiest diets for with loss. avoid fast food and processed foods, as
Studies show that the Mediterranean diet, they unnecessarily increase your blood
if followed correctly, can reduce biological sugar levels.
age by about 15 %.
● Ginger and turmeric are known for their
anti-inflammatory properties and should
be a part of your diet.
● Probiotics help in maintaining your
gut flora, which is very essential for good
health. Have a healthy helping of curds
daily, to help this flora flourish. At the end of the day, everyone ages. It
● Antioxidants counter the effects of is up to us to take steps to see that our
oxidation in the body, keeping it young biological age is less than our chronological
and, in turn, maintaining the biological one, so we can all lead a healthy life.
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