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ORAC stands for Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity and is a measurement that has been developed to test the antioxidant levels in foods. Antioxidants help protect our bodies from the oxidation caused by free radicals. The higher a food scores on the ORAC better that food can help fight these free radicals. Free radicals are one of the main causes of aging, and can mutate out cells into deadly cancer cells. Sadly, most people only get about 20% of the recommended intake of antioxidants.

This means you should be looking for high ORAC value foods that you can easily add to your diet. The exact ranking vary depending on which website you visit, but the top 5 scoring foods on the ORAC scale are:

1. Acai

2. Mangosteen

3. Mangosteen

4. Pomengranate

5. Wild Blueberries

All of these foods have the necessary antioxidants your body needs. Try each fruit and see what fruits you enjoy the most. A smoothie with all these fruits would be a great tasting super antioxidant boost.

Acai berry juice happens to be my all time favorite antioxidant drink. In addition to being number one on the ORAC list it is also a great source of Omega fatty acids and essential amino acids. Acai berry will reduce cholesterol, improve your mood, and increase your memory. I used to drink a lot of beverages that contained caffeine to get the energy boost I need, but now I drink Acai berry juice to help me stay active. The boost even lasts longer and than many of those that contain caffeine.

One of the best reasons to go with Acai is that it has an amazing taste. Most people describe it having the flavor of chocolate berries. It’s one of the few health foods you can enjoy without realizing that it’s actually good for you. There is no better way to start off your day than with a nice refreshing glass of Acai juice.

As of today, anti-aging creams are very popular in women who are really concerned of their aging skin. These anti-aging creams can actually help women whose skin is already aging. Anti-aging creams can actually reverse the signs of aging and can give solutions to problems related to aging such as wrinkles and sagging. However, at present, not all anti-aging creams are effective. There are some that just look effective but in reality won’t give any positive result. Thus, before you go and shop for an anti-aging cream, be sure first that you already know what to look for in an anti-aging cream so you won’t be wasting your time and money.

Normally, anti-aging creams that are proven to be effective contain vitamins that are good for the skin, particularly when taken orally. These vitamins include:

Vitamin A

Vitamin A is the most common vitamin added to effective anti-aging creams. Of course Vitamin A is good for the skin, even for an aging skin full of wrinkles. It has ant-inflammatory effect and so can actually diminish the depth of wrinkles.

Vitamin C

Like Vitamin A, Vitamin C is also good for the skin, even for an aging skin. By improving circulation and collagen production, it can effectively brighten the skin. And it is highly effective antioxidant which is perfect for maintaining a skin at its best. This can also help renew the skin, making it more youthful looking.

Retinoids

Retinoids can be also good for the skin. Retinoids improves the production of new cells and can make skin becomes smoother. Retinoids can also reduce fine wrinkles appearance. However, of course this can only be possible with continued use. If use is stopped then skin will again look like as before when there’s still no application of retinoids.

AHA (Alpha-Hydroxy Acids or Fruit Acids)

AHA (alpha-hydroxy acids or fruit acids) is really good for the skin most especially to an aging skin. AHA improves the process called skin’s natural renewal process by getting rid of dead skin cells. AHA paves the way for a brighter, more vibrant looking skin.

Women in Asia seem to have more beautiful, flawless skin well beyond their youthful years. It seems as though time stood still and allowed them to maintain this gorgeous look for many years. What do you suppose their secret is? Could it be oolong tea?

Asian women tend to live cleaner lives. They consume better diets and are generally exposed to less environmental toxins. These are few of the reasons behind their gorgeous, youthful skin.

We should all strive for a better diet full of fruits, veggies, whole grains and lean proteins; however, we cannot do much to escape environmental toxins from industrial facilities, car exhaust and chemicals. This is where oolong tea can help fight the damage, prevent premature aging and improve the youthful appearance of your skin!

Tea differs in its preparation, but it all comes from the same plant called camellia Sinensis. Some tea goes through a fermentation process and others do not which is what alters the flavor and color of tea.

Black tea is highly fermented (crushed and oxidized). Green tea is not fermented. White tea is green tea that is picked earlier. Oolong has a unique background and it is semi-fermented.

Wu Liang was picking tea leaves when a deer interrupted him. He left to hunt the deer and the picked tea leaves were abandoned in the sun. They began to ferment.

He returned a few days later and found the tea leaves partially oxidized by the sun. He proceeded to prepare the tea anyway and found that this oxidation process had made the tea more delicate than green tea. It no longer had a bitter grassy taste!

Oolong tea, green tea and white tea are the most beneficial teas to fight the signs of aging, but oolong tea has a nicer flavor because of the semi-fermentation process. Tea is capable of fighting aging and restoring more youthful skin due to its phytochemicals, which is a fancy name for antioxidants.

UV rays, chemicals and pollutants amongst others produce free radicals in our bodies. These are the source of premature aging because of the effect they have at the cellular level.

They destroy cellular membranes and alter genetic material. As we age, it becomes more and more difficult to fight free radicals and repair the damage. As well, we stop regenerating cells as much as we did when we were younger.

All of this affects our overall health and the breakdown of all tissue. Your skin starts to wrinkle, sag and become more fragile. You start to see all of those early signs of aging.

Free radicals take electrons from healthy molecules in a process called oxidation. Antioxidants stop this process. Involved in repair and regeneration, antioxidants in oolong tea can slow premature aging, and restore the health and appearance of your skin! Youthful skin is healthy skin!

Available in many varietals, oolong tea has a wonderful taste and is moderately priced.