Best Anti-Aging Foods for Women

Discover foods that can help you look, feel and live younger:

Antioxidant-Rich Berries

Ounce for ounce, berries have more protective anti-aging plant antioxidants than almost any other food. "These compounds not only lower your disease risks, they help prevent memory loss," Somer says. Aim to eat a cup of berries -- any kind, fresh or frozen -- at least three times a week. Since berries are high in filling fiber, they may also help curb weight gain.

Heart-Healthy Salmon

Salmon is a prime source of omega-3 fatty acids -- the healthy fats that fend off heart disease and help keep your skin supple. Just 3 ounces of the fish also serves up 170% of your daily vitamin B12 (another nutrient that's good for heart health) and more than 80% of your daily vitamin D, which helps regulate blood pressure. Aim for two servings a week

Protein-Packed Nuts

Nuts are excellent sources of not only protein, but magnesium and vitamins B and E as well (trusty fighters in the war against heart disease and cancer). Yes, nuts are high in fat, but it's the heart-healthy kind. Eat up to five small fistfuls a week, which is roughly 1/4 cup or about 15 to 20 almonds, cashews, walnuts, or pecans.

Leafy Greens

It's almost impossible to meet your nutritional needs without eating dark leafy greens, such as spinach, romaine lettuce, collard greens, kale, and chard. They're huge sources of fiber, vitamins C and K, folic acid (a B vitamin that guards your heart and memory), lutein (a vision protector), and four essential minerals: calcium, magnesium, iron, and potassium. Leafy greens also deliver a hefty supply of anti-aging vitamin A, which supports skin-cell turnover to help keep your skin soft and supple. Go for two servings a day -- for example, 1 cup cooked greens