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Top 5 anti-ageing superfoods

High in antioxidants, these foods will help neutralise the damaging effects of ageing free radicals


Posted: 25 January 2012

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Spinach

Spinach contains a number of anti-oxidants, including lutein, that help to prevent age related eye problems. Vitamin C , vitamin B9, vitamin E, manganese, zinc and selenium also serve as powerful antioxidants which prevent the onset of osteoporosis and high blood pressure.

Spinach helps to promote healthy skin; it is rich in vitamin A, this allows for moisture retention which helps keep the wrinkles at bay. It contains 20% of RDA of dietary fibre which aids digestion and helps the body to clear toxins.

As well as its anti-ageing benefits, spinach also contains anti-cancer properties. Flavonoids, which are also present in berries, slow down cell division in human stomach and skin cancer cells.

Not only that, the vitamin K present in spinach is thought to boost brainpower. Get the most out of this superfood and incorporate it in your energy-boosting detox diet.

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