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Dr. Nicholas Perricone says that wrinkles and lines can be reduced by what you decide to put in your grocery cart. While I may not believe everything he says, I believe in healthy food.

Here are some of his best bets for anti-aging and better nutrition.

Best carbohydrate choices
Artichokes, avocados, dark-green leafy vegetables, broccoli, cabbage, Chinese cabbage, spinach, escarole, romaine lettuce, cherries, berries (blueberries, strawberries, blackberries, etc.), apples, pears, barley, beans (dried and fresh), bean sprouts, endive, eggplant, cabbage, kale, red and green peppers, bok choy, celery, cucumbers, kidney beans, pinto beans, chick peas, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, honeydew melons, lentils, bean sprouts, mushrooms, tomatoes, turnips, pomegranates, snow peas, slow cooking oatmeal

Best Protein sources
Wild Alaskan salmon, halibut, trout, anchovies, sardines, poultry, yogurt, high EFA eggs, kefir, cottage cheese, tofu

Best fats
Extra virgin olive oil, flax oil, flax seed, nuts (esp. almonds, hazelnuts, walnuts and macadamia), pumpkin, sesame and sunflower seeds

Beverages
Spring water, green tea, white tea, black tea

Grains
Buckwheat, whole oats, barley

Spices
Turmeric, ginger, cinnamon, oregano, basil, thyme, cayenne, (every spice and herb you can think of are stellar anti-aging foods)

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Labels: anti-aging, anti-inflammatory, Dr. Perricone, healthy food, Perricone Prescription