Eat, drink, and live
longer!
Some things about
life—and how long we get to enjoy it—are out of our control. But emerging
nutrition science research, as well as data collected from people in their 90s
and beyond, shows what, when, and how we eat has a profound influence on how
long we live. Want to eat for a long and healthy life?
We're compiled the most compelling and surprising tips here!
We're compiled the most compelling and surprising tips here!
Broccoli, grapes, and salad
We'll start with
the scientific consensus: A diet rich in fruits and vegetables, high in
nutrients and low in calories, is your best bet for a long life.
Need specifics? Eat more broccoli, grapes, and salad: Researchers have found that compounds in these three foods pack extra life-extending benefits.
Need specifics? Eat more broccoli, grapes, and salad: Researchers have found that compounds in these three foods pack extra life-extending benefits.
Berries
These bite-sized
fruit favorites are check full of antioxidants, known to boost immunity and
stave off life-threatening disease. They'll help you age gracefully as well. A
2012 study from Harvard University found that at least one serving of blueberries
or two servings of strawberries each week may reduce the risk of cognitive
decline in older adults.
