Being youthful is more than having flawless skin that's free of wrinkles and sun spots. It's really about feeling healthy and balanced with ample energy as we move through the life cycle. It's true that hormone levels change and some of our cells and organs become less resilient, but that certainly doesn't have to be an express pass to declining function. Here are a few tips to help you feel youthful at any age:

Eat foods that are rich in antioxidants 

Foods with ample amounts of antioxidants, such as vitamins C and E, selenium, beta-carotene, lycopene, lutein and resveratrol, can help destroy free radicals and limit oxidative damage to the body. Eat more of the following foods:

Try:  Swiss Chard & Farro Salad 

Don't skimp on healthy fats and oils 

Healthy, unsaturated fats help cool down inflammation in the body, facilitate healthy hormone balance and give skin that healthy glow. To increase your healthy fat consumption, try:

Try: Creamy Avocado Spinach Dip 

Stay well hydrated 

The human body is somewhere between 60 and 80 percent water, so it stands to reason that staying well hydrated is essential to overall well being. Symptoms of chronic dehydration include headaches, muscle pain, constipation and dry skin. Most people should aim for about two liters of water per day (more if you're engaging in physical activity. If you don't fancy yourself a water drinker, try some of these tips: 

• Sparkling water with a splash of 100% fruit juice
• Herbal tea or green tea
• Water-dense fruits and veggies (watermelon, celery, lettuce) 

Honor and appreciate your body  

Aging with grace and dignity requires self acceptance and a good sense of humor. Our bodies are constantly changing and to fight the process is like frantically swimming upstream against a current that appears to be getting stronger every day. Why not swim with the current and see where it takes you?   

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