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10 foods to fight aging

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August 20, 2012, 3:52 PM

Broccoli contains sulforaphane, which promotes liver detoxification, along with antioxidants. Those liver toxins are responsible for dull and dry skin, hair and nails. (Courtesy of National Institutes of Health)
Cocoa supports healthy circulation by maintaining healthy blood vessels. (Courtesy of U.S. Aid)
Courtesy of U.S. Aid
Oranges are brimming with collagen, which firms the skin. (Courtesy of State of California)
Courtesy of State of California
People with diets that include foods full of omega-3s, including fish, experience fewer chronic skin conditions like psoriasis and rosacea. (Courtesy of FishWatch)
Courtesy of FishWatch
For people who don't like fish, flaxseeds and flaxseed oil have similar effects. (Courtesy of USDA)
Fruits and veggies that are dark in color, such as spinach, provide provitamin A carotenoid. (Courtesy of National Institutes of Health)
Courtesy of National Institutes of Health
Sweet potatoes are full of mineral copper, which facilitates collagen production. It also wards off skin that is loose and thin. (Thinkstock)
Thinkstock
Protein-packed beans and legumes help vegetarians and meat-lovers alike to keep their bodies in shape. (AP)
AP
258850 Along with other poultry, chicken is rich with zinc and selenium, two minerals that help balance hormones and promote the production of collagen. (Courtesy of USDA)
Courtesy of USDA
Along with its anti-inflammatory and metabolism- boosting properties, green tea also helps keep people hydrated. (WTOP/Heather Brady)
WTOP/Heather Brady
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