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A healthy diet can affect the quality of life. Regularly consuming drinks containing antioxidants is believed to make you live longer.
Of course everyone wants to have a good quality of life. The body condition is healthy, fit, and protected from disease even though you have entered old age.
This condition has a great chance of living a long life. In this case, diet has a big influence. One of the important nutrients the body needs is antioxidants.
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According to nutritionist Dr. Erin Barrett, antioxidants will play a role in fighting free radicals and oxidative stress. That way, body cells will grow and improve overall body health.
Quoted from Real Simple (10/31/24) here are 5 drinks that can make you live longer:
1. Berry fruit smoothie
 Berry Smoothie Illustration Photo: Getty Images/rudisill |
Berries are very rich in nutrients. Starting from blueberries, raspberries and strawberries. These berries have anti-inflammatory properties to promote healthy aging.
Nutritionist Dr. Barrett said that berries contain antioxidants which play a role in fighting free radicals and reducing oxidative stress.
This is very important for maintaining cell health. The nutritionist also recommends consuming berry smoothies as a healthy breakfast menu.
“It can be combined with almond milk for bone health or add peanut butter for additional protein intake. This breakfast menu will support overall health,” said Dr. Barrett.
2. Green tea and black tea
Drinking tea regularly can also improve overall health, such as green tea or black tea. Both teas are packed with important compounds, such as catechins.
According to Dr. Barrett, catechins can act as antioxidants that help neutralize free radicals and minimize oxidative stress. This will improve cell health.
“Regular consumption of this tea can be a simple but effective way to support health. Maintaining good health will give you a long life,” said Dr. Barrett.
