Originally published September 22 2005
Steps for a youthful makeover
by Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, NaturalNews Editor
There are many ways you can prevent premature aging, and some tips for maintaining a youthful and healthy body both inside and out include: Eating a nutritious, calorie-restricted diet low in sugar and starch, drink plenty of water and don't smoke or drink coffee.
Aging well Generally, not aging well means you look older than expected for your age.
How you age has a lot to do with genetics, but the newest research suggests your environment and lifestyle may have just as much influence as your genes.
Several studies have found that eating a highly nutritious, calorie restricted diet slows the aging process.
Studies have been completed with mice, rats and monkeys that show calorie restriction slows aging.
Include foods such as broccoli, berries (especially blueberries), salmon, avocados and apples-they are full of antioxidants and are great for your skin.
2. Maintain a healthy muscle mass with resistance training.
After the age of 30 we lose approximately one pound of muscle per year if we don't continue resistance training.
My trainer two years ago started me on a weight lifting program that consisted of only 20 to 30 minutes three to four times per week and I gained more muscle than ever-and I have stuck with the workout because it is so short that I really I enjoy it.
This means that if you are doing cardiovascular activity most days of the week, it may be too much.
See the Truestar Exercise Plan to ensure that you are getting the proper amount of cardio and resistance training to maintain your muscle mass.
4. Eat a diet that is almost sugar free and limit your intake of starches like breads, pasta and rice.
Insulin is the hormone which allows sugars to enter your cells to be used as fuel or stored as fat if they are not burned off.
Alpha lipoic acid helps to reduce the negative effects of insulin and sugar on the body as does eating in hormonal balance.
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