{ ANTI-AGING FOODS }

You might not like prunes, but they are at the top of somebody’s list.

That list is in fact the ten most effective age-fighting fruits and vegetables. Because prunes are so high in antioxidants that fight the free radicals, they are able to protect the collagen and elastin fibres that keep your skin firm and wrinkle free.

Recent research from Monash University in Australia shows that women with a diet high in antioxidants had the least wrinkles. From Tuffs University in the USA scientist have formulated the ORAC (Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity) scale, which measures how effectively some foods attack free radicals.

So here is that list of the ten fruits and vegetables that are the most efficient at fighting free radicals and therefore the best anti-aging foods. (The values are per 100g serve)

Prunes 5770
Raisins 2830
Blueberries 2400
Kale 1770
Cranberries 1750
Spinach 1260
Raspberries 1220
Brussels Sprouts 980
Plums 948
Broccoli 890

As you can see, Prunes are well out in front, but if you can include any of these foods in you diet on a regular basis, you will not only be helping your skin to look younger but you will also help reduce the risk of cancer and heart disease through the antioxidants.