NATIONAL YOUTH DAY

It is a potent antioxidant that prevents skin cells from getting damaged and protects us from the sun’s harmful UV rays. Eat it raw, very lightly cooked, preferably stir-fried or steamed to get the most out of the cabbage.

Packed with beta carotene and orange pigments, carrots help in lowering blood cholesterol and boost the immune system to fight diseases. One cup of carrot juice a day improves eyesight and can also reduce the risk of lung cancer, even among smokers.

Filled with resveratrol and vitamin C, grapes provide anti-ageing properties and prevent the degradation of skin cells. A glass of purple grape juice daily also prevents the formation of clots in arteries.

Oranges are a rich source of antioxidants that help fight against cancer and lower cholesterol and blood pressure.

Onions are also full of antioxidants that prevent clotting in the arteries and raise good cholesterol levels.

Rich in vitamin K, spinach strengthens your blood vessel walls reducing the risk of heart disease and lung cancer. As it has high water content, it also helps to prevent the onset of wrinkles and cataracts.

Due to the presence of the potent antioxidant lycopene, tomatoes are known to prevent cancer of the oesophagus, stomach and colon. Tomatoes in all forms, juice, sauce, and gravies are an easy preserve of your youth. Additionally, tomato skin has an anti-inflammatory impact on human skin, and the fruit’s antioxidants slow down ageing.