Japanese Food & Trend Magazine

Anti-Aging Special

Anti-Aging
& Antioxidant Food

Perfect Anti-Aging Lunch

　People need to know what to look for when they want to get anti-aging and anti-oxidant foods. Vegetables and fruits containing vitamin D, which prevents osteoporosis, vitamin B, which is used as prevention of a risk of cardiopathy, amnesia, etc. (especially B6, B12, folic acid), vitamin C and E, which are effective in preventing oxidization are very effective.? Food with minerals which eliminate oxygen radicals, such as manganese, zinc, and copper are also recommended.? Food containing a lot of calcium or fibers, and fish containing omega 3 fatty acid, which reduces the rate of generating depression and cardiopathic danger, stimulating the immune system, are on the list, too.

　Moreover, food containing CQ10, the coenzyme of rejuvenation, is suggested for its anti-aging benefits. Many products have recently come out advertising CQ10 as an effective ingredient.? These products are things such as supplements and cosmetics. The polyphenol in red wine is another source. The fact that Japanese food is regarded as healthy food in the United States should not be overlooked.

■Berries

Berries include blueberries, cranberries, strawberries, and raspberries. These fruits are full of vitamin C and also contain fiber. For example, in the blueberry, there is an antioxidant called anthocyanine.? It has a concentration of 3 times as much as in red wine and green tea. Blueberries and cranberries promote prevention of urinary tract infections. Research has shown that strawberries reduce the rate of generation of cancer.

■Broccoli
Broccoli contains a kind of polyphenol called flavonoid, which is an antioxidant like vitamin C and beta-carotene. Broccoli is one of the richest food sources of the trace metal chromium, a life extender and protector against the ravages of out-of control insulin and blood sugar.ﾊ Broccoli eaters have less colon and lung cancer and cardiovascular disease.

■Tomatoes

Tomatoes contain lycopene, a kind of polyphenol, beta-carotene, and glutathione, which raises immunity function.ﾊ According to research, men who eat tomatoes and tomato sauce have a lower risk of a prostate cancer.ﾊﾊ It is better to cook tomatoes in order to absorb the quality of the anti-oxidident contained in the tomato.

■Red Grapes and Red Wine
A little red wine is said to be good for your health since red grapes and red wine contain a kind of polyphenol called quercetin as an antioxidant.ﾊ Since it prevents oxidization of bad cholesterol (LDL), it is said that it is effective for prevention of arteriosclerosis. Moreover, there is a sterilization action to Helicobacter pylori, and stomach cancer is controlled.

■Garlic

With the other name, "Stinking Rose", garlic is one of the oldest natural medicines in the world. Garlic lowers the cholesterol count and blood pressure, and reduces risk of cancer and cardiopathy. Recently, "garlic injections" which have immediate effects for recovery from ailments such as fatigue and cold are popular among athletes. Of course, they donﾕt actually inject the garlic itself but alinamin, vitamin B and vitamin C, which are same as the main ingredients of garlic.

■Spinach
As people say, "Only 100g spinach contains a whole day's supply of vitamin A and C." Spinach has great nutritional value, so it is understandable that Popeye gets his strength from it.ﾊ It contains manganese and calcium, which are used in bone formation, iron, which makes blood, and vitamin B1, which disassembles the lactic acid known as a fatigue substance.ﾊ An antioxidant, Rutin, which strengthens capillary vessels and prevents eye illnesses, such as cataracts, is also contained in spinach.

■Onions

A kind of polyphenol called quercetin, allyl sulfide, vitamin A, vitamin B1, vitamin C, iron, potassium, and calcium are found in onions. Allyl sulfide gives the onion its unique hot taste and flavor. Taken together with vitamin B1, they help secretion of digestive juices and make the metabolism active. An onion works in delaying cancer, especially stomach cancer, blood coagulation, and preventing high blood pressure.

■Green Tea

Because it contains catechin, green tea prevents arteriosclerosis, high blood pressure, and diabetes, as well as controlling cancer cells. It is full of vitamin C, which is good for the skin, and has an effect on maintaining elasticity, and melanin generation. Its vitamin E suppresses oxidization of fat and prevents aging. Moreover, green tea keeps the mouth healthy. For example, flavonoid in green tea prevents bad breath and fluoride and catechin prevent tooth decay.

■Soybean / Soybean products

Soybean protein reduces cholesterol and controls the accumulation of body fat. Soybean lecithin (phosphatide) dissolves the cholesterol adhering to the wall in blood vessels and the neutral fat in blood. As a result, it makes the blood flow smoother. Isoflavone also works to prevent osteoporosis and cancer. It carries out an action similar to that of natural estrogen in the body.

■Whole grains

Unbleached brown rice, millet, barley, and wheat are rich in fiber, vitamins and minerals. Vitamin E is anti-oxidident which prevents cancer, especially prostate cancer.
Whole grains strengthen immunity, reduce risks of cardiopathy, thrombus, excess of cholesterol, diabetes, and cancer, and delay the progress of Alzheimer's disease. It is also known that whole grains prevent arthritis and sunburn.

■Carrot

Since beta-carotene, an antioxidant, is abundant in carrots, "If one carrot is eaten per day, one can expect an effect in cancer prevention." is said. It also has an effect in reducing the risk of cardiopathy and delaying the progress of arthritis. It is better to eat carrots raw, since the effect becomes higher. Since they are rich in dietary fibers, carrots relieve constipation, and prevent colon cancer.

■Citrus Fruits
An orange is full of antioxidants such as carotenoid and flavonoid, which are both kinds of polyphenol, and it is rich in vitamin C, so it works at controlling cancers. Grapefruit, too, has a unique type of fiber, especially in the membranes and juice sacs, reducing cholesterol and possibly reversing the aging disease atherosclerosis. Glutathione is also contained in grapefruit, which reduces the effects of aging.

■Blue Fish

A lot of eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), docosa-hexaenoic acid (DHA), and omega-3 fatty acid is contained in blue fish, such as a sardines and mackerel. Since EPA and DHA are effective in lowering bad cholesterol (LDL), blood pressure, and the degree of adhesiveness of blood, they are useful in the prevention of arteriosclerosis, ischemic heart disease, apoplexy, etc. Moreover, DHA plays an important role for the transfer of cranial nerves, and maintenance of brain functions.

■Sesame
Sesame contains "sesame lignans" which are a compound of six antioxidants, such as sesamine and sesamoline. There are more than 100 reports about sesame lignans, and their popularity overwhelms other food. There are various effects, such as removal of oxygen radicals, cholesterol control, vitamin-E reinforcement, neutral fat reduction, and fat metabolism promotion. Sesame lignans are often especially used in the liver.

■Avocado
Avocados contain glutathione, one type of amino acid. Glutathione is an antioxidant, which maintains fat, organs in the body, and works to activate immunity function. It is also abundant in vitamin E and vitamin F, which are good for radiant skin. ﾊResearch shows that when the avocado is eaten, cholesterol falls, and the blood flows smoothly.

■Eel

An eel contains vitamin A, 4 times the amount of cheese and 8 times the amount of an egg. It is also a source of vitamin E, 6 times that of cheese, and 3 times that of an egg. Vitamin A has the effect of causing lustrous skin, and vitamin E has the effect of aging prevention and cancer prevention.? The eel is rich in retinol which revitalizes and promotes immune functions. Vitamin C has an effect on osteoporosis. Eels have a lot of DHA that controls cholesterol and iron that prevents anemia as well.

■Chestnuts
Vitamins, such as carotene and vitamin E, and minerals are contained in chestnuts. The vitamin C contained in chestnuts isn't really affected by heat. Vitamin D which is good for skin beauty, calcium, potassium and iron are also contained in chestnuts. They help make kidney functions, hips and knees strong. Tannin, which is an antioxidant contained in the chestnuts inner skin, is effective in prevention of cancer.

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