*-- Eat These Foods As You Age --*
Foods that are high in fiber like fruits, veggies, and oatmeal, can help with constipation that becomes more common as you age. They're also able to help lower your cholesterol levels, manage your blood sugar, and keep you at a healthy weight.
Watermelon, strawberries, tomatoes, red and orange bell peppers -- these fruits and veggies are rich in a natural compound called lycopene. Studies show foods that have it could lower your risk of some types of cancer and may protect you against strokes, too.
Nuts may be small but they are mighty. Almonds, walnuts, cashews, and other nuts have big anti-aging powers. These crunchy snacks contain special nutrients that can help delay or prevent age-related heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, nerve disease, and some types of cancer.
Blueberries are tasty and they also protect your brain as you age. They lessen damage to your DNA that can make some diseases more likely. They also improve how well your brain cells "talk" to each other.