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Nutrition and Longevity
Good nutrition has many benefits for health and welfare, but without doubt the most interesting is the question of the marked improvement in the quality of life. There is evidence that the oldest people, besides having a unique genetic makeup, have been lifelong healthy eating habits that enhanced their health and their immune systems.
There are some foods that are essential in the daily diet and are considered extensions of life. The most important components of these products are antioxidants, which prevent cell aging. Among these we mention:
Whole grains: An Integral Part of Good Nutrition
A simple way to serve your family nutritious food is changing from refined grains whole grains. Refined grains go through a process that removes the seed and peel, and are found in products like white flour, white bread and white rice. Whole grains contain the whole grain and are found in products such as wheat and rice.
Why are whole grains so important?
Whole grains are excellent sources of vitamins and minerals, especially vitamin B, vitamin E, selenium, zinc, copper and magnesium.
The Department of Agriculture of the United States considers the grains as the foundation of good nutrition and offers recommendations on how much you should eat whole grains each family member, depending on your age and activity level.