Eating to Reduce the Signs of Aging

Yuri Elkaim, BPHE, CK, RHN

 

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Enzymes Determine How Long You Will Live

Enzymes are the spark plugs of life. They are tiny protein molecules that are needed for any and all metabolic reactions to occur within the body. But because they are proteins, enzymes can be destroyed if heated above 118 degrees Fahrenheit. For this reason, it is essential that you eat more of your foods in their living state - that is, their raw state. Raw foods are immensely rich in enzymes. This means that an apple contains all the enzymes it needs to digest itself once inside the body. However, if this apple is heated or cooked, its inherent enzymes become denatured and no longer useful. As a result, your body is forced to waste its own enzymes on digesting "dead foods" which cannot be digested otherwise.

In time, if dead foods are chronically consumed, your body will be robbed of its limited supply of digestive enzymes. If this happens, your health suffers and your body ages rapidly. Some experts believe that life ends when you run out of enzymes.

So wouldn't it make sense to eat more live foods that actually "deposit" enzymes into your body rather eating dead foods that deplete your enzyme reserves?

 

Alkalinity Will Give You the Glow

Consume more alkaline-forming foods and watch your skin look 10 years younger in the matter of a few weeks, guaranteed!

How does this happen?

Well, when your blood is alkaline (as it should be) it flows smoothly and freely, delivering all the oxygen and nutrients to your body's cells. However, in most people, this does not occur because their bodies are far too acidic. Their blood moves slowly and is sluggish. It looks unhealthy and therefore so too does their body and skin!

But if you can eat more alkaline-forming raw foods, you will give life and energy back to your skin and body. Every cell of your body will thrive and as a result, your skin will regain a youthful glow that will make you look and feel much younger than you really are.

To help you out, the most alkaline-forming foods are green vegetables, followed by all other vegetables and fruit. Be sure to stay away from the highly acid-forming dairy and animal products!

 

Putting it All Together

Antioxidants, food enzymes, and alkalinity - these are the healthy eating secrets to anti-aging that no skin care company will ever tell you about. You need to heal your skin (and your health) from the inside out, not the other way around.

Here are 3 action steps to help you put this anti-aging information into practice:

 

1. Drink at least ONE green juice and/or green salad each day

This will give you tons of antioxidants, alkalinity, and food enzymes. Try one of my favourite juicing recipes:

4-6 stalks of kale
1 handful of spinach
1 handful of parsley
1 carrot
1 apple
1/2 lemon

* Juice all ingredients in a juicer and enjoy the ride!

 

2. Start your day with a glass of lemon water

Squeeze the juice of half a lemon into 500 ml of water first thing in the morning. Not only will this rehydrate your body but the lemon will alkalize your system and get your digestive system into gear.

 

3. Get your 5-10 fruits and vegetables in the raw

Snack on raw vegetables and fruit throughout the day to ensure you get the nutrition that your body requires. Prepare some carrot and celery sticks, apple and pear wedges, a fruit salad sprinkled with cinnamon, or anything else that you help you get your need nutrient fix! But remember, keep them raw to get the most benefit.

 

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