5 Recommended Foods for a Long Life 

1. Swiss chard * A broad-leaved vegetable rich in carotenoids, anti-aging substances par excellence that protect the eyes from aging. An idea for the table? Cut into small pieces, browned with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil.

2. Cabbage * It contains a lot of very important nutrients, for example sulforaphane, a substance that can increase anti-cancer enzymes. Ideal for dieting, you can eat it at the table in a thousand ways: excellent for garnishing a hamburger or a sandwich.

3. Cinnamon * Helps keep blood sugar down and keep bad cholesterol levels down. Two ideas to use it and make the most of its many virtues: dipped in coffee if a stick, a splash if powdered.

4. Pomegranate Juice * Helps keep blood pressure under control, great for preventing prostate cancer, is rich in antioxidants. How to consume it? By squeezing the grains, or using the individual grains to flavor a salad.

5. Sardines * The fish richest in beneficial omega 3 fats, less at risk of mercury contamination, plus lots of calcium and B vitamins. We recommend eating them plain on toast or added to salads.