2023-07-23 20:08:56
Healthy aging is a continuous process of optimizing opportunities to maintain and improve physical and mental health, independence, and quality of life throughout life, according to the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO).
In addition, Medline Plus, the United States National Library of Medicine explained that as people age, the mind and the change.
Therefore, having a healthy lifestyle can help you deal with these changes, but it can also prevent some health problems and help you get the most out of life.
The scientific name for moringa is Moringa oleifera. | Photo: Getty Images
Thus, Vogue magazine revealed that the antioxidant superfood that effectively delays aging is moringa, since antioxidants are chemical compounds that interact with free radicals and neutralize them, preventing them from causing damage.
Additionally, he indicated that the “antioxidant substances such as polyphenols, vitamin C and beta-carotene, substances that stimulate the immune system and help fight infections and microorganisms.”
Moringa is an ally for the body. | Photo: Royalty Free
However, the portal pointed out that the most used part of this plant is its leaves, which is where the highest concentration of antioxidants is found, and can be consumed in the form of tea, capsules or powder, although there is still no fully proven scientific dose that should be ingested of moringa, but, according to Tua Saúde, some studies suggest that the intake be up to 400 mg per day.
However, the Portuguese portal indicated that it should not be ingested for more than two to three weeks, since moringa is a plant that is currently under study.
However, to obtain all the benefits indicated, moringa must be part of a balanced and healthy diet that contains at least 400 g (that is, five servings) of fruits and vegetables a day; less than 10% of total caloric intake should be from free sugars, less than 30% of daily caloric intake should come from fat, and less than five grams of salt (approximately one teaspoon) should be consumed per day and salt should be iodized.
Meanwhile, other habits that effectively delay aging are:
2. Exercise: New World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines recommend at least 150 to 300 minutes of moderate- or vigorous-intensity aerobic physical activity per week for all adults, including people living with chronic conditions or disabilities, and an average of 60 minutes per day for children and adolescents.
“Physical activity of any kind and for any duration can improve health and well-being, but more is always better […] if you must spend a lot of time sitting, whether at work or at school, you need to be more physically active to counteract the harmful effects of a sedentary lifestyle,” said Dr. Ruediger Krech, Director of Health Promotion at the World Health Organization.
A healthy lifestyle is key to preventing aging. | Photo: Getty Images
In any case, the information given above is in no way a substitute for medical advice and therefore the first thing to do is consult a health expert so that they can guide the process and indicate what is most appropriate for each person.
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