"1. Spinach

Leafy green vegetables are chock full of nutrients that help knock out Father Time. Spinach is packed with vitamins K, A, and C; iron; folate; manganese; and magnesium. It helps ward off heart disease, colon cancer, osteoporosis, and arthritis, and it may also help improve your eyesight and brain function.

2. Orange Fruits and Vegetables

Like green veggies, orange-colored foods, namely, carrots, sweet potatoes, mangos, and certain melons, can help you maintain good vision and smooth, glowing skin. They’re rich in beta carotene, which is essential for our bodies’ production of vitamin A.

3. Tofu

This versatile soy food has been called the “elixir of longevity,” because many Japanese people rely on its nutrients for a long life. Tofu is a protein powerhouse that contains lots of manganese, iron, selenium, and other necessary nutrients, and it is virtually free of saturated fat and is low in calories.

4. Blueberries

This tiny berry is big on antioxidants, which help prevent all sorts of ailments, from cataracts, glaucoma, varicose veins, and hemorrhoids to peptic ulcers, heart disease, and cancer. Research shows that blueberries may lower your risk of age-related macular degeneration and Alzheimer’s disease.

5. Avocado

High in monounsaturated fats, which keep your skin and hair looking healthy and help reduce your risk of heart disease, avocados are also a great source of potassium, vitamin K, vitamin E, and folate. Guacamole, anyone?

6. Tomatoes

Not only do tomatoes contain vitamin A, vitamin C, and fiber, they’re also renowned for the antioxidant lycopene. Studies show that lycopene may help stop certain cancers, including prostate cancer.

7. Garlic
Because garlic acts as an anti-coagulant in the blood, it reduces our risk of strokes. It’s also known to destroy cancerous cells in cancer patients.

8. Walnuts

Not only are these tasty nuts high in protein, iron, and zinc, they’re also a healthy source of essential omega-3 fatty acids. You’d have to be nuts not to eat them!"

http://prime.peta.org/2010/01/eight-foods-for-a-longer-healthier-life?c=weekly_enews