Foods That Will Keep You Young

 

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We talked yesterday about metabolism and oxidative stress. Metabolism comes in the form of many bodily actions or changes. One of those actions is digestion. Food that is quick to digest creates the least amount of oxidative stress (you're body's "exhaust" and also the reason we age").

Above is a list of food digestion speeds. By eating foods in the green boxes we put the least amount of stress on our bodies. Plant based foods are made from simple structures that move quickly through the digestive tract due to a high fiber content. The oxidative stress that is created during this metabolic process is partially combated by the plentiful antioxidants in these foods.

Eat your fruits and veggies!! And when you chose food from the orange and red boxes make sure not to eat them alone. Eating fats and meats with high fiber food helps to move things along :)