ERIC BRAVERMAN, MD, ANTI-AGING EXPERT:
Herbal teas are loaded, loaded with great anti-inflammatories. Spices block inflammation in the body, similar to aspirin-like drugs. Oregano has some antifungal properties. Cumin blocks the accumulation of iron in the brain.
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And while nutritional supplements may help, they don’t take the place of a good diet.
ERIC BRAVERMAN, MD, ANTI-AGING EXPERT:
That doesn't mean you shouldn't take them and particularly if they're targeted well. But there are really hundreds of thousands of nutrients in foods, way beyond the capacity to throw pills into your throat.
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Don’t forget to stick to lean protein and whole grains.
ERIC BRAVERMAN, MD, ANTI-AGING EXPERT:
The replacement of white flour with whole grains has become an American movement. A healthy diet has 30, 40 grams of fiber a day - it's a high fiber diet. And, if you're eating white flour, you can't fit in the fiber.
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And with diet, the way to stay young is to start young.
ERIC BRAVERMAN, MD, ANTI-AGING EXPERT:
Children need to learn how to eat their vegetables we have to, you know, get low-fat, lean things, you know, lean and get them at their breakfast table. You start by winning breakfast. You win breakfast for your kids.
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Thanks for joining us on today’s Once Daily.
