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The Real Anti-Aging Diet - Part 1

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Doctors are beginning to recognize the power of good nutrition in
promoting good health as we get older. Increasingly doctors are
recognizing that inflammation may be at the root of many of the
illnesses that affect us as we age.


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The Real Anti-Aging Diet - Part 1
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Written by: Kamau Austin
Health and Fitness Vitality
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Doctors are beginning to recognize the power of good nutrition in
promoting good health as we get older. Increasingly doctors are
recognizing that inflammation may be at the root of many of the
illnesses that affect us as we age.

Inflammation can be the body's response to what it experiences
as infection, irritation, or injury. When inflammation is present
there is redness, swelling and oftentimes pain. While we
experience these as uncomfortable states they actually are a
signal that the body is working to correct the problem that is at
the root of the inflammation.

This is localized inflammation which stays in the area of
infection, injury or irritation for a time and then has a
specific end. The discomfort felt is a direct product of the
healing process taking place.

The inflammation which is a precursor to major illnesses like
cancer and heart disease is different than the localized
inflammation discussed earlier. It is an abnormal type of
inflammation which extends beyond the area of the body that many
have initially experienced the injury. Once this process begins
it can unleash some of the immune system's strongest weapons.
Weapons that are normally reserved for localized inflammation.

These weapons can and do damage healthy tissue just as if it were
an invading force from outside the body. And since they are some
of the strongest enzymes and substances that the body has
available to it, they can have a serious affect on healthy
tissue.

This unchecked inflammation can spark an autoimmune response in
susceptible people. Autoimmunity is characterized as the body's
immune system attacks attacking its own healthy tissue. Some of
the diseases that are autoimmune in nature are: Type 1 diabetes,
rheumatoid arthritis, lupus and asthma.

The good news about abnormal inflammation which is at the root of
autoimmunity is that much of it can be avoided with paying closer
attention to our diets.

But exactly how does diet affect inflammation? Most of the
information surrounding inflammation and diet deal with how our
body uses fats. Our bodies need two substances that are parts of
polyunsaturated fatty acids that we ingest. We are not able to
create these substances on our own; it is 'essential' that we
get them from our diets. Hence the term EFA or essential fatty
acids.

We need types omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids. We need to ingest
them often and in the proper ratio for optimum use by the body.
We can readily get omega-6 from seeds and their oils. They also
accumulate in the fatty tissue of animals that are fed grains.

Omega-3 fatty acids are a lot less easy to get. They exist in
low concentrations in leafy green vegetables, some seeds and
nuts, some vegetable oils like soy and canola and in oily fish
like wild salmon and bluefish. Grass grazed beef as opposed to
beef that is grain fed will also contain omega-3s.

In earlier times the ratio of omega-6s to omega-3s were roughly
equal but due to the preponderance of blended refined cooking
oils and the fattening of grazing animals, the typical American
diet is now one in which there is an overabundance of omerga-6
fatty acids as compared with omega-3s.

This unbalanced condition sets us up for a pro-inflammation
environment in the body with accompanying autoimmune response in
susceptible people.

Additionally, trans fats, which we will discuss in part 2 of this
article are fats that we should avoid at all costs in our diet.

While avoiding foods that are pro-inflammatory in the diet good
supplementation can help us build up our immune systems in
support of good health.

One supplement that we have heard positively affects the immune
system is Immunitril?. Immunitril(tm) is available from better
online stores like the Bodestore.com and www.Amazon.com. It
contains minerals, vitamins as well as anti-oxidants to help our
bodies to build strong immune systems.

In Part 2 of this series we discuss trans fats and what an
anti-inflammatory diet looks like. Until then consider
incorporating these timely nutrition tips into your diet to help
enhance your life and overall health.




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and is for general information only. Always seek the insights
of a qualified health professional before embarking on a health
or fitness program.

Written by the V-Team courtesy Kamau Austin Publisher. The
V-Team writes articles for the health and fitness enthusiast.
Their timeless health and fitness tips are at the Fit After
Forty Blog. See more useful news and tips on supporting our
immune systems with Immunitril(tm) at
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