Eat Yourself Younger Effortlessly

How We Change as We Age

We change internally first.  Little subtle changes happen in the cells of organs like, the liver, kidneys and digestive tract.  Mostly we are unaware of this mishap at the cellular level until something external, like changes in skin texture or digestion happens to get our attention. We are mostly made up of billions and billions of cells equipped to do some pretty amazing things for us.  For instance we can produce progeny and keep all our internal organs and systems working together with little thought.  But we must have food, energy and water.  The molecules from food that our bodies can use very effectively are carbohydrates, proteins and fats.  To do this we go through a process called metabolism.  This is a process of breaking down what we take in as food and building what we need to be in tip-top shape.  As we age, our metabolism slows down which means we are not using all the food we eat but instead storing it as fat and or toxic by-products.  The human thing to do is to adjust the diet with which we are familiar, to one that would be more beneficial.  We have come to associate this process with change, which is hard to do, and deprivation, which is, discomforting, steals our joy and depresses our spirit. When we don’t choose wisely we feel guilty, get stressed out about betraying ourselves and turn to food for renewed comfort. Meanwhile our bodies are responding to all this in many different ways, one of which is premature aging.  Speaking from my experiences in my field of study, cell biology, I have witnessed under a microscope how easy it is for human cells to become stressed out and age while growing in a food media that was old or not quite balanced. With this personal connection at the cellular level I sometimes find myself thinking about what would make my cells happy, as well as what I want to eat.  American Institute of Cancer Research (AICR) is constantly doing research studies on diet and disease, which reveals that eating choices is essential for excellent health, well being and resistance to illnesses of aging like cancer.

When we are young our bodies are in prime shape, being supported by cells, which can renew and repair tissue in organs with alarming speed. New skin cells make our faces and complexion have the glow of youth.  As we age production of enzymes, which speed things up, and the rate of food absorption starts to slow down.  Foods that kept us in great shape, happy and contented is now turning to fat and giving us stress.  We gain weight and have new lifestyle symptoms like high cholesterol, high blood pressure or low blood sugar.  This is the beginning of aging.  Your doctor tells you that you have to stop eating this and that kind of food.  This is your first hint of the connection between food content and aging.  Because food is such joy, this can be very upsetting.  In this book we show the possibility of totally enjoying the rewards of food.  With the use of fresh food, new preparations and portion sizes, we expand your choices with foods that will give you back your zest, appearance of youthfulness and most of all banish that deprived feeling.

The food you eat will support your immune system, strengthen your heart and give you more brain support.  I have heard people say,  “ I was fine until I turned 32 and then I got allergies or I turned 50 and then I got asthma. Changing what and how we eat as we age will keep us balanced and in good internal shape.  This gives the appearance of being ageless.

A tendency today is to take an over load of vitamins or medications to target every symptom of aging that comes up.  Sometimes this works, but vitamins and minerals are not a prime source of energy and can only be used properly in your body along with food.  That is why they are called supplements.  In fact with an improper diet an overload of supplements can act as a toxin and cause even more cellular stress.  The wonder of food is that it comes with so many of its own vitamins and minerals, which work so well together, it would be a shame to overlook this synergistic factor. For instance, an avocado has 17 essential minerals and vitamins, including the mineral manganese, which can substantially lower blood sugar.  Here is a reason to eat your guacamole!