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In addition, substituting a sweetener like
                   xylitol for sucrose can be helpful. Xylitol is a
                   well known sweetener with a long history of
                   safety over a wide range of intakes that, at
                   least in animal studies, has been shown to be
                   helpful in preventing age-related collagen
                   degradation and depletion. It may also
                   protect against osteoporosis (based on animal
                   studies) and serves as food for beneficial
                   bacteria in the gut, thereby helping to improve
                   digestive health.



                   Fibre rich carbohydrates like brown, wild or basmati rice, buckwheat, barley, quinoa,
                   steel-cut oats and low glycemic load foods like black beans, chickpeas, black-eyed peas
                   and lentils should form the second largest element of consumption in an anti-aging
                   dietary program.


                   Protein


                   Through various mechanisms, red meat tends to promote inflammation. Red meat
                   consumption should be limited in favour of other sources of protein such as poultry, fish,
                   tofu, tempeh, and omega-3 enriched eggs. Collectively, these should form the third
                   largest portion of the diet.

                   To reduce the risk of any possible contamination of the meat consumed from hormones,
                   antibiotics and other undesirable substances, it should be sourced from grass fed, wild
                   and/or organically raised animals. In fact, choosing to eat organically derived foods may
                   be a good idea regardless of the food group under consideration.
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