Top 5 Anti-Aging Foods

 We all dread the day when we would come across the first wrinkle on our face. Growing old is an inevitable fact that we’ll have to accept one day or the other.

However, instead of simply sitting and waiting for the wrinkles to come, we can indulge ourselves in some fantastic foods that help slow down the aging process. Here are the top 5 anti-aging foods that you should start gorging on.

5. Avocado

Avocado contains a significant amount mono-saturated fat, which helps reduce bad cholestrol, and Vitamin E which aid in the prolonging of the aging of the skin. It is also a great source of potassium which is known to prevent highblood pressure and fluid retention.

4. Salmon

For people who don’t enjoy eating vegetables, salmon is the perfect choice owing to the great quality protein it contains. It is also rich in omega-3 fatty acids which make the skin healthy. For optimum results, it is advised to include salmon into your diet at least thrice a week.

3. Broccoli

Broccoli belongs to the family of cruciferous vegetables which are famous for assisting the body in fighting against toxins. Broccoli also contains quercetin and isothiocyanates which are known antioxidants. Reportedly, broccoli sprouts contain more isothiocyanates than the vegetable itself.

2. Berries

Berries, especially blue and black ones great sources of flavonoids which are known to be powerful antioxidants. These antioxidants protect the body against aging as well as free radicals. Berries also help prevent the toxin build up in the body, hencefighting the aging process.

1. Watermelon

Watermelon is known as one of the best anti-aging foods. Containing nutrients like selenium, Vitamins A, B, C and E, essential fats and zinc, it is the most effective food against radical damage and aging. Also both its flesh and seeds are equally nutritious.

Daily Recipe……Chicken Nuggets

Chicken Nuggets

Ingredients

1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 cup low-fat buttermilk
1 1/2 cups  bread crumbs
2 tsp. cayenne pepper
1 tsp. garlic powder
1/4 tsp. salt
Freshly ground black pepper
Olive oil cooking spray

Preparation

1. Add the chicken to a large plastic bag. With a rolling pin or meat mallet, pound each chicken breast, one at a time, until thin. Cut all the chicken into a total of 20 pieces. Add the chicken to another large plastic bag, and add the buttermilk. Seal the bag, and marinate the chicken in the refrigerator overnight.

2. The next day, preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, or with foil that has been coated with cooking spray. On a plate, combine the panko bread crumbs with the cayenne pepper, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Shake the excess buttermilk off each piece of chicken, and roll the chicken in the bread-crumb mixture, coating it well. You will not use all the bread crumbs.

3. Place the chicken nuggets in a single layer on the baking sheet, and coat the top of the nuggets with the olive oil cooking spray.

4. Bake the nuggets for about 10 minutes, or until golden brown. Serve with your own favorite lower-sodium dipping sauce.

4 servings
Serving size: 5 nuggets (about 4 oz.)
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Marinating time: 24 hours
Cooking time: 10 minutes