As for what you do eat, there are certain foods that activate cellular repair mechanisms, as I mentioned in chapter 3. Cumin, garlic, onions, and broccoli, for instance, all contain toxins meant to keep pests at bay, but the levels are low enough that they trigger a beneficial stress response. The same holds true for free radical–fighting foods such as blueberries, pomegranates, spinach, and beets—it’s the toxins as well as the antioxidants that ultimately lead to cellular repair. Green tea and red wine are beneficial in the same way.
