Stay Young with Fruit Punch

Staying young is one wish that everyone has. I always used to think that there should be some magical drink or fruit which has the power to bestow and preserve youth forever. Crazy wish as some would say. But sometimes when we think something is too crazy to be true, they actually make sense.

Researches have shown that some natural fruits have amazing anti-aging qualities. With the increase in age, the process of new cells replacing the dead cells becomes slow. As a result wrinkles, grey hair, patchy skin etc become more evident. There are few fruits which help in speeding up the replacement process and hence the aging process slows down in the body. Some of such fruits are:

1-      Pomegranate- Also known as Queen of Anti-Aging fruits. Rich in antioxidant Vitamin C and anthocyanins, the fruit has capability to keep DNA free from damage.  This fruit also contains Vitamin K, calcium, manganese and magnesium which help in the creation of new bone cells. Also maintains bone density and strength which is a major concern among women these days.

2-      Kiwi- It is a wonder fruit rich with omega 3 oils, vitamins and minerals. You would be surprised to know that Kiwi has more Vitamin C that orange and more potassium than a banana. It is also rich with Vitamin of youth- Vitamin E.

3-      Blueberries- So far you would have understood that Vitamin C and E are essential to make any fruit a gift for youth. So it is needless to say that this fruit also has Vitamin C and Vitamin E. Apart from this, blueberries also reduces the insulin level in the blood therefore preventing problem of diabetes which is a major enemy of youth.  

4-      Strawberries- This beautiful fruit has abundant of vitamin C, Omega 3 fatty acids, copper, magnesium, iodine and dietary fibers. Including strawberries in the diet reduces the risk of cancer and heart diseases. Also it reduces the effect of Alzheimer’s disease.

My Fruit Punch- To make it more fun, try my fruit punch. Cut the fruits in medium pieces and keep it separate. Blend a mix of few of the fruits with little honey and make a fruit sauce. You can add little olive oil and cinnamon stick. Stir the chopped fruit in olive oil. Put it in a bowl and garnish with the fruit sauce prepared.

These fruits may not fulfill my wish of being ‘forever young’ completely, but I am still happy being bestowed with half of my wish.  J