The claim is not as farfetched as you think. Recent research suggests that eating a diet rich in vitamins C, E and beta carotene may be the closest thing to having your own personal fountain of youth.
Cell damage is directly related to aging.
Papayas and broccoli contain high concentrations of vitamin C. Beans, dark green vegetables and wheat germ are all loaded with vitamin E. Carrots and sweet potatoes are a good source of beta carotene. The cells in your body burn oxygen. Loose molecules called free radicals are one of the byproducts of this process. Free radicals travel through cells, upsetting balance and causing damage. Scientists believe cell damage has a direct effect on aging.