7 Foods To Help You Live Longer

Welcome to our rundown of some of the best life saving foods around. All of these foods will help you live longer and stay healthier. It is well know that there is a direct link between our overall health and the food we eat and eating these super foods will help you live a longer and healthier life.

1 Porridge

Porridge is a great way to start the day. It is full of soluble fiber that helps to lower cholesterol and the complex carbohydrates found in oatmeal will keep your blood sugar levels stable all morning.

2 Spinach

Spinach and other dark leafy vegetables should be a staple part of everyone’s diet. Spinach is full of vitamin K, folate and fiber. The folate found in spinach has been shown to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease.

3 Salmon

Salmon is full of omega 3 oils which can greatly reduce the risk of heart attacks, strokes and even certain types of cancer. As well as being loaded with healthy fats, salmon is also an idea source of protein and selenium.

4 Almonds

Almonds are a handy nutritious snack that contains plenty of vitamin E, calcium and magnesium. They are also full of monounsaturated fats that help lower your bad (LDL) cholesterol levels.

5 Acai

Acai berries are a true super food that are rich in antioxidants that counteract the effects of free radicals in our body

6 Tomatoes

Tomatoes are crammed with the antioxidant lycopene which can reduce the risk of prostate cancer and heart disease.

7 Bananas

Bananas are rich in potassium which helps reduce blood pressure.