Nutrition

From vegan to Mediterranean to keto, experts differ on the healthiest diet to eat for longevity. So, how do we decide what’s best?

After a thorough review covering over a century of research, scientists say they’ve found the answer. They’ve determined that the best “longevity diet” is a diet that will not only prevent illness but slow down the aging process itself.

To get a clearer picture of the kind of diet that will lengthen our lives, Professor Valter Longo, at the University of Southern California, and Rozalyn Anderson, at the University of Wisconsin, examined a plethora of research.

“We explored the link […]

Sometimes nutrients that can help you live significantly longer and healthier are discovered in unlikely places. For example, one snack is surprising researchers with its ability to help keep both your muscles and your memory strong with the passing years.

In fact, researchers say this snack food has so many health benefits it can even lengthen your life.

So, let’s take a closer look at the healthy snack that should be at the top of your grocery list….

I’m talking about walnuts. Studies show that walnuts contain a higher number of antioxidant compounds than any other common nut.¹

These antioxidants don’t just help you […]

It’s no secret that the older you get, the harder it becomes to stay physically strong. Simple things like lifting a grandchild or helping your spouse in the yard can seem like daunting tasks.

And there’s a good reason for this…

Research shows that you lose three percent of your muscle mass every year after the age of 60.¹

But this doesn’t have to be your story. Because new research shows that there’s a “Popeye secret” that can give you super muscles, no matter what your age.

Even better? You could see results in just a matter of weeks. Here’s everything you need to […]

Want to push back against the deadly effects of aging? All you need is a fork.

According to a study on longevity, changing the foods you consume everyday can make a big difference in how long you can expect to live – a ten-year difference for some people.

When I saw this study, I wondered how many people would be willing to make the simple changes in diet that this research shows can make a big difference in life expectancy. Especially when you consider that making these alterations doesn’t mean depriving yourself of tasty food. It only requires being more conscious about […]

The National Hot Dog and Sausage Council estimates that Americans consume 20 billion hot dogs a year. If you’re one of these hot dog lovers, you might reconsider regular consumption of these ballpark treats.

A new study from the University of Michigan finds that if you consume hot dogs on a regular basis then you’ll spend more time suffering from physical disabilities as you age. Let’s take a closer look at why you should avoid hot dogs and what foods you should eat instead.

There’s a big problem with dietary recommendations: It’s easy to say, “don’t eat this” or “eat this” for […]

We need the mineral iron in our blood to support healthy oxygenation and fight fatigue. It’s a mineral we certainly don’t want to be short of, but it’s also vital that we don’t have too much, either.

Unfortunately, a Harvard geneticist and longevity researcher believes most of us already have too much iron in our bodies. And he believes that it’s causing a host of health problems leading to premature death.

Here’s what you need to know…

Iron has many important roles in the body. But you can have too much of a good thing. Unfortunately, it’s easy to do. Only premenopausal women […]

The famous 19th century artist Paul Cézanne, said, “The day is coming when a single carrot, freshly observed, will set off a revolution.”

I don’t suppose the revolution he was thinking of concerned the extension of human lifespan. Nevertheless, modern scientists have discovered that carrots, and other plants that contain pigments called carotenoids, might be able to extend our lives.

Carotenoids encompass a huge family of colorful pigments that are predominantly found in fruits and vegetables. Carotenoids include alpha and beta carotene, lycopene, lutein, zeaxanthin, and beta-cryptoxanthin.

Some carotenoids convert to vitamin A in the body, and they also have powerful free radical-quenching […]

Giving up smoking is probably the single most important action people can take to improve their health and lengthen their life.

Now, a new study suggests that if you’re missing out on the nutrients that this seafood provides, that’s just as bad for your health and longevity as smoking! Here’s the story…

You’ve heard about the importance of omega-3 fatty acids to good health many times before, but this new research reveals brand-new insights into just how much of this nutrient your body needs for better health and a longer life.

What are Fatty Acids? 

At least 300 different fatty acids have been […]

The culinary recipe for a long life goes beyond eating fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean sources of protein and fats.

The latest research shows that the timing in which you eat these foods is also critical. In fact, gobble them down at the right time and you can supercharge their health benefits and lengthen your life. Let’s take a look at a major first-of-its-kind study.

An emerging field of nutritional research examines how meal times affect the body’s daily rhythms and what this means for our health.

It’s called chrono-nutrition.

Research so far has shown that the timing of meals can affect a […]

When researchers looked around the globe to discover which populations enjoy the longest life exptectancy, they focused on several different groups who consistently outlive the rest of us.

After they analyzed what these people were eating, they found differences among the various cultures and a variety of ways that they prepared their meals. However, there was one food all these long-lived folks had in common despite their differing lifestyles and locations throughout the world.

Now, many researchers consider this food to be “the most important dietary predictor of survival of older people of different ethnicities.”¹

The food I’m talking about is legumes.

Legumes are […]