|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Eat Breakfast,
Look Younger
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Now that you’re warmed up, let’s
tackle a common complaint about
getting older: wrinkles. Two substances—collagen
and elastin—make up the supportive scaffolding
beneath your skin, like a hammock. When you’re
young, the scaffolding is intact, and your skin ap-
pears smooth. As you get older, though, the scaf-
folding starts to break down, like a hammock whose
strings have been cut. Even worse, sugar in your
bloodstream can latch onto these strings and tie
them in a knot—blocking your cells from repairing
them. The earlier you cut added sugar out of your
diet, the better. Instead of a sugar-laden breakfast,
start your day with oatmeal and eggs.
Oatmeal’s low glycemic index raises your blood sugar levels more slowly, and the protein in eggs boosts
your metabolism—a perfect combination that might
ward off wrinkles and keep your weight in check.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Snack on Berries,
Help Stave Off Cancer
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cancer is a frightening thing. I say
that from personal experience, hav-
ing had my own cancer scare. Fortunately, some of
the most powerful anticancer weapons can be found
in your pantry. The foods you eat might be able to
starve cancer cells. I know that sounds counter-
intuitive, but it’s not. All cells in the body, even can-
cer cells, need access to the blood supply. Your blood
vessels are a highway of nutrients. When a cancer
cell starts to grow, even before it’s detectable by your
doctor, it must build a ramp so it can hijack nutrients
from the blood supply. Berries may help prevent that
ramp from forming. They also contain antioxidants,
which reduce inflammation and oxidative stress and
may help guard against certain cancers.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Take a Walk,
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Build Muscle
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Before eating lunch, go outside for a
brisk walk. We lose muscle mass as
we age, which leaves us weak and our bones vulner-
able. Vigorous physical activity can prevent frailty.
And
15 minutes in the sun is typically all
you need to make your own vitamin D. In one study,
scientists found that those with the highest vitamin
D levels had longer telomeres (small bits of DNA
on the ends of cells that get shorter each time a cell
divides)—giving these people about five extra years
worth of cell division. If you can’t get outside, take
about 1,000 international units of vitamin D3 daily.
TAKE A BREAK, SUPERCHARGE YOUR CELLS
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
3: 30 P.M.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
By middle age you’re not only feeling exhausted; your cells
are also starting to wear out. The reason? Shorter telomeres. Every time a cell divides, a little chunk of telomere
gets spent. When you run out of telomeres, the cell stops
replicating. My secret cell supercharger is astragalus, an
herb that’s been used in Chinese medicine for thousands of
years. New studies suggest that a compound in astragalus
can affect telomere length in cells. I recommend taking up
to 1,200 milligrams of astragalus with a glass of iced coffee
or green tea. The caffeine in these drinks naturally boosts
metabolism, helping you burn calories.
