Friday, April 17, 2009

How to Look 10 Years Younger in 10 Days

Oprah Winfrey's show on how to look 10 years younger in 10 days was an unprecedented success. The show focused on how eating the right foods called "super foods" could make a remarkable difference in your appearance. Oprah introduced the super foods maverick, Dr. Nicholas Perricone to the world. According to Dr. Perricone, certain foods will make you look 10 years younger in 10 days or in other words can help you reduce the effects of aging!
According to Dr. Perricone eating the anti-wrinkle super foods isn't very arduous and the foods are moderately priced and easy to find.

The following is a list of the super foods that are supposed to reduce the signs of aging and help you look 10 years younger in 10 days.
Acai Berry
The acai berry from the Amazon is one of the most nutritious and health-packed foods in the world. Acai berry can be found in a juice form or in tablets at health food stores. Rachel Ray loves acai berry.
Green Foods
Green foods like wheat grasses can be bought in powder, tablet or juice form, and offer higher levels of nutrients than green leafy vegetables such as spinach. They also help with blood pressure, cholesterol and immune response. Wheat and barley grasses can be more difficult to find. However, the tablets would be easy to add to your diet.
Allium Family
Leeks, garlic, chives, onions, scallions, and shallots assist your liver in eliminating toxins. As a food group, allium is very affordable and easy to find.
Sprouts
Sprouts are great with any meal. The most common ones are alfalfa sprouts and bean sprouts. Sprouts are a great source of protein and Vitamin C. Sprouts are inexpensive and easy to find although they need to be cleaned very well.
Buckwheat: Seed & Grain
Buckwheat is high in protein and amino acids. It can also stabilize your blood sugars and reduce hypertension. Buckwheat is very inexpensive and commonly found.
Beans & Lentils
Lentils and beans help reduce cholesterol while adding a punch of folic acid and antioxidants. There are many different types of beans to experiment with. This is the most common of all of the super foods discussed on Oprah Winfrey's show on how to look 10 years younger in 10 days.
Hot Peppers
Bell peppers and chili peppers both contain antioxidants and have double the Vitamin C that is found in citrus fruit.
Seeds and Nuts
Seeds and nuts contain Omega 3 fats, which are great for your heart. Raw, unsalted nuts and seeds are considered the healthiest. Seeds and nuts are easy to find and are relatively inexpensive. Walnuts and almonds are among the healthiest nuts.
Yogurt and Kefir
Yogurt and Kefir both contain healthy bacteria that help immune function, and calcium that helps burn fat. Kefir is more nutritious than yogurt, as it supplies a complete protein, essential minerals, and B vitamins. Yogurt is commonly found and cheap. Kefir is less easy to find.
Barley
Barley is used as a breakfast cereal or can be added to stews or soups. It is also used as a rice substitute. Barley is rich in fiber which helps metabolize fats, carbohydrates and cholesterol. Barley is inexpensive and commonly found in grocery stores.

1 comment:

Unknown said...

I saw that show & couldn't recall the plethora of info that was discussed on the show, so thanks for this reference.