As each decade passes, our bodies begin to work a little differently and somewhat less efficiently.  Because of this, we need to focus on ways to minimize body breakdown, inhibit inflammation, decrease cellular damage, detoxify, and expedite repair. Here are five tips on how to do this:

1. Chew your food thoroughly

This simple act breaks down food better which relieves other organs of extra work, and initiates digestive processes further down. The result is better nutrient release and assimilation with less gas and bloating. Simple, cheap, effective, and great for getting and staying lean.

2. Consume foods with omega-3 fatty acids

There are a variety of options including freshly ground flax seeds, chia seeds, sardines, seaweed, walnuts, and high quality marine oil supplements (be sure they are purified).

3. Spice things up

Include spices such as turmeric, ginger, cinnamon, thyme, oregano, cayenne, and more. Spices are loaded with natural antioxidants, anti-inflammatories, and antimicrobial substances. A tasty way to improve health bite by bite.

4. Eat 25 to 50 grams of natural fibre every day

Focus on real vegetables, raw nuts and seeds, legumes, and fruit. They all contain a variety of fibres such as gums, pectins, mucilages, celluloses, hemicelluloses, etc., which all contribute uniquely to overall health, colon support, blood sugar regulation, cholesterol management, satiety, detoxification, and more. Don’t rely soley on pre-packaged “high fibre” products since they are very limited in quality and fibre types.

5. Eat your cruciferous vegetables

These foods are superstars when it comes to cancer prevention, liver detoxification, tissue healing, and healthy estrogen and xenoestrogen (pollutants) metabolism. Crucifers include broccoli, watercress, cabbage, rapini, mustard greens, bok choy, and brussel sprouts.