8 Best Fruits & Vegetables To Eat for Longevity

Red/Purple Cabbage

Loaded with antioxidants like glucosinolates and anthocyanins, red and purple cabbage can help reduce the risk of heart disease, cancer, arthritis, and neurogenerative diseases.

Mushrooms

Varieties such as shiitake, reishi, and maitake contain beta-glucans and antioxidants like selenium and ergothioneine, supporting immune health, protecting cells from damage, reducing inflammation

Blueberries

Rich in antioxidants, particularly anthocyanins, blueberries combat oxidative stress and inflammation, contributing to healthy aging and reducing the risk of age-related neurological disorders

Broccoli

Packed with fiber, vitamins C and K, iron, and antioxidants like sulforaphane, broccoli can decrease the risk of chronic diseases like heart disease and cancer while enhancing detoxification processes

Beets

High in nitrates and antioxidants like betalains, beets improve blood flow, lower blood pressure, increase exercise performance, reduce inflammation, and protect against oxidative stress

Mangoes

Rich in vitamins A and C, as well as antioxidants like mangiferin, quercetin, and gallic acid, mangoes combat oxidative stress and inflammation, support immune function, promote skin health.

Avocado

High in fiber, avocados help reduce the risk of heart disease, lower LDL cholesterol, reduce chronic inflammation, and lower the risk of neurodegenerative diseases like Parkinson's, Alzheimer's

Spinach

Packed with nutrients and bioactive compounds like lutein, beta-carotene, nitrate, and folate, spinach slows cognitive decline, reduces blood pressure, and lowers the risk of macular degeneration.