Foods That Help Kill Senescent Cells (Senolytic Diet List)

1. Foods High in Fisetin (One of the most potent natural senolytics)

• Strawberries (highest natural source!)

• Apples (especially the skin)

• Persimmons

• Onions

• Cucumbers

2. Foods High in Quercetin (Another powerful senolytic molecule)

• Capers (highest quercetin food!)

• Red onions

• Kale

• Watercress

• Broccoli

• Blueberries

• Green tea

3. Curcumin-Rich Foods

• Turmeric (especially when combined with black pepper to enhance absorption)

4. EGCG (Epigallocatechin Gallate) Sources

• Green tea (matcha is even more potent)

• White tea

5. Resveratrol & Pterostilbene Sources

• Red grapes (especially the skins)

• Blueberries

• Cranberries

• Peanuts

• Dark chocolate (high cacao %)

6. Cruciferous Vegetables (Support detox and healthy cell renewal)

• Broccoli

• Cauliflower

• Brussels sprouts

• Bok choy

• Cabbage

7. Omega-3 Rich Foods (Reduces inflammation that fuels senescence)

• Wild-caught salmon

• Sardines

• Chia seeds

• Flaxseeds

• Walnuts

8. Sulforaphane Boosters

• Broccoli sprouts (especially powerful for activating the body’s detox genes)

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Bonus Healing Practices:

• Hydrate well (flush cellular debris)

• Eat colorful (polyphenols = plant medicine for cells)

• Fast intermittently (fasting accelerates clearing senescent cells)

• Avoid processed sugar and seed oils (they fuel new senescent cell growth)

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Quick 1-Day Sample Plate for a Senescent Cell Cleanse:

Breakfast (after fasting window opens):

• Matcha latte (unsweetened)

• Handful of blueberries + strawberries

• Avocado toast on flaxseed bread with broccoli sprouts

Lunch:

• Large kale + arugula salad with grilled salmon, capers, cucumbers, red onions, olive oil + lemon dressing

Snack:

• Green tea + a small square of 85% dark chocolate

Dinner:

• Roasted Brussels sprouts and cauliflower with turmeric and black pepper

• Grilled chicken or lentils

• A few grapes for dessert