If you want to slow the aging process you have to increase the amount of antioxidants in your body. The best way to do that is by eating the foods that contain the most antioxidants. How do you know which foods to choose? Just use the colors of the rainbow for your guide. Not only will you defy the aging process by boosting your antioxidant levels but you may experience some other positive benefits such as weight loss, more energy and a stronger immune system. 

Eating the Colors of the Rainbow

  • Red: Tomatoes, peppers, cranberries, raspberries, apples, beans, strawberries
  • Orange: Carrots, pumpkins, oranges, sweet potatoes, cantaloupe, peaches, apricots, mango
  • Yellow: Squash, corn, legumes, lemons, banana, grapefruit, mushrooms, pineapple, sesame seeds, macadamia nuts, cashews, peanuts, quinoa, chickpeas, almonds, pecans, walnuts, brown rice, ginger, beans
  • Green: Peppers, cabbage, beans, limes, spinach, kale, honeydew melon, avocado, pears, pesto, celery, zucchini
  • Purple: Blueberries, blackberries, currants, beets, red cabbage, eggplant
  • White: Potatoes, tofu, onions, garlic, whole oats, cauliflower