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While the old adage "you are what you eat" is only partially true -- you are also what your genetics predisposes you to be -- what we put into our bodies clearly does have an impact on our health and overall well-being. And while some diets may promise a magic bullet to healthier aging, there are a few basic food rules that we really shouldn't stray from. Here are five super foods that you should be having every day: 1) Water. Advertisement 2) Green vegetables. 3) Fresh, not highly processed. 4) Nuts. Advertisement WebMD.com reports that the benefits of certain nuts were clear enough for the FDA in 2003 to issue a "qualified health claim" for peanuts and certain tree nuts -- almonds, hazelnuts, pecans, some pine nuts, pistachios, and walnuts. That status allows some nuts and foods made with them to carry this claim: "Eating a diet that includes one ounce of nuts daily can reduce your risk of heart disease." 5) Flaxseed. Although flaxseed contains all sorts of healthy components, the main ones are Omega-3 essential fatty acids, fiber, and lignans for their antioxidant qualities. Go To Homepage Before You GoFive Things You Should Never Eat (And What To Eat Instead)See GalleryAnn BrenoffSenior Reporter, HuffPost Popular in the CommunityYou May Like
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