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Asparagus
Asparagus may be another food on my list that you wouldn’t expect to see.
Avocados and asparagus share one particular ingredient (among a few others) known as glutathione, which has been called “The Mother of All Antioxidants”.
I’d have to agree that it’s one of the best.
According to the Huffington Post, our bodies naturally produce glutathione, but factors like “poor diet, pollution, toxins, medications, stress, trauma, aging, infections and radiation all deplete your glutathione”, which means we must obtain it from the foods we eat.
That’s where avocados and asparagus come in. Both are filled with this powerful compound, which breaks down harmful carcinogens and free radicals. This helps combat diseases and keeps us living longer.
Asparagus is a “very good source of fiber, vitamins A, C, E and K, as well as chromium, a trace mineral that enhances the ability of insulin to transport glucose from the bloodstream into cells”.
Chromium is essential for ladies suffering with PCOS since managing insulin levels can be one of the biggest challenges.
As you can see, there isn’t one food you can eat to live longer, rather, it’s a culmination of powerful, natural ingredients working in harmony together. By eating whole, unprocessed foods, you’ll be one step closer to living past 100 and becoming part of the centenarian club.
Do you know anyone over 100 years old? What do they attribute their long, healthy life to? I’d love to hear about them in the comments!
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