We do all sorts of things to look and feel younger. We exercise, meditate, obsess over our sleep, get Botox, color our hair, and the list goes on and on. But perhaps the most important aspect of our anti-aging ritual is diet.
Diet is the best tool for taking care of ourselves, three meals a day, everyday. And for those times when you don’t get what you need, supplements can help.
Important Foods to Eat as We Age
Fiber is increasingly important as we age, and a staggering 95 percent of Americans don’t get nearly enough, says Wendy Bazilian, a registered dietitian and author of The Plant-Based Plan. Foods like berries, chia seeds, leafy greens, whole grains, and legumes are all helpful for digestion but can also help reduce cardiovascular disease risk factors and improve immune health.
