Our bodies are high-performance vehicles that need the best fuel possible to ensure maximum performance and long life. Of all the steps anyone can take to look younger, feel more vibrant and joyful, and have clear beautiful skin and healthy hair and nails, one thing stands out among 
the rest — raw plant foods.

Fresh, ripe, raw, organic, colorful plant foods contribute nutrients important for clear skin, vivid eyesight, a sharp mind and radiant health as we age. Many of these nutrients act as antioxidants, helping protect our cells from free radicals (highly reactive molecules that contain unpaired electrons, which can damage cells and cause premature aging). Let’s take a look at a few high performing fruits and vegetables.

Deeply colored foods high in phytonutrients and antioxidants combat free-radical damage and promote good health and healing:

Dark blue or purple foods: beets, blueberries, blackberries and black mission figs

Dark green leafy vegetables:

collard greens, kale, bok choy, 
broccoli and Napa cabbage

Yellow-orange foods: squash, peaches, sweet potatoes and carrots

Red foods: tomatoes, bell peppers, watermelon and strawberries

Foods high in vitamin C: lemons, oranges, strawberries, papaya, kiwi, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, tomatoes, red bell peppers, romaine lettuce, kale and mustard greens

Foods containing omega 3 fatty acids: chia seeds, flax, hemp seeds and dark green leafy 
vegetables like kale, romaine and dandelion greens

Foods containing zinc: pumpkin seeds, sesame seeds, sunflower seeds, pine nuts and lentils

Hydrating foods: juicy fruits, non-starchy vegetables, non-chlorinated drinking water and fresh green juice

Probiotic-rich foods: sauerkraut, grain-free miso and fermented vegetables

What not to eat …

Animal proteins: meat, eggs, and dairy products 
(raw or cooked)

Foods high in concentrated sugars (raw or cooked)

Foods devoid of nutrients: refined wheat and other high-gluten products (pasta, pizza and pastries)

Fried foods and high-fat foods: nuts that are cooked at temperatures above 240 degrees Fahrenheit

GMO foods and conventionally grown (non-organic) foods

Don’t make alcohol consumption part of your daily routine

Eat foods that are easy to digest and won’t interfere with sleep, and do not eat anything late at night

What cooked foods can I include?

Lightly steamed vegetables: broccoli, yams, and squash

Non-glutinous ancient grains: quinoa and millet

Legumes: lentils, adzuki beans and mung beans

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