Garlic

Cabbages

Licorice and Ginger

Soy, Carrots, Celery, Parsnips

Onions, Green Tea, Tumeric, Citrus

Whole Wheat, Flax Seed, and Brown Rice

Tomato, Egg Plant and Peppers (the Solanacea).

Broccoli, Cauliflower, and Brussel Spouts (the Cruciferae).

Oats, Mints, Oregano, Cucumber, Rosemary, Sage, and Potato.

Thyme, Chives, Cantaloupe, Basil, Tarragon, Barley and the
Berries

*Foods are ranked in order of importance from top to bottom

These plants are rich in phytochemicals. Such plant chemicals are “signaling molecules” plants use to communicate within themselves. As an example, in grape seeds phytochemical antioxidant compounds called polyphenols protect its DNA in dry or light intensive environments. In berries, the carotenoids provide color to signal pollinators such as birds or insects.

There may be over 10,000 different phytochemicals that have biological activity in humans. There are over a dozen general classes, such as carotenoids, coumarins, flavonoids, indoles, lignans and phenolic acids.

So although taking an iron free mega-multivitamin/mineral and extra antioxidants is part of good anti-aging and longevity strategy, there is NO substitute for including a generous amount of a variety of the above “Super Foods” in our diets.