Nutrition

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 […]

Described as a potential “game-changer for human health”, a recently discovered molecule is improving muscle strength, improving symptoms of neurological disease and boosting the lifespan of sick laboratory animals by over 40 percent.

Researchers believe it works by supercharging your cells’ mitochondria, and in the process, is helping solve one of the root causes of aging.

This molecule is called Urolithin A and it’s a metabolite— or a compound produced as a result of the digestion of nutrients called ellagitannins, which are prevalent in foods like pomegranate.

Researchers believe Urolithin A has the power to rejuvenate aging mitochondria, by boosting a process called […]

Investigations into the aging process indicate that a good part of the secret to feeling younger starts at the cellular level, with the mitochondria – the organelles in each cell that produce energy.

And one natural substance is drawing a lot of attention, not only for helping to boost cellular energy production, but also for a wealth of other benefits – from possibly improving eye health, to increasing muscle function and even making skin look more youthful.

You’ll want to know all about this compound known as NMN, short for nicotinamide mononucleotide, because research shows it […]

It’s not news that fruits and vegetables can fight the diseases of aging, but here’s something you may not know: They can help you live 31 percent longer.

Unfortunately, the vast majority of Americans– nine out of ten– aren’t eating enough of these food groups, according to both the Centers for Disease Control and the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

So, how many fruits and vegetables do you need to make a difference in your longevity? Let’s take a look at the latest research.

A few small studies linked a lower intake of fruits and vegetables to a greater chance of death, but the […]

For many of us it’s no fun to gaze into the mirror, see those fine lines form, and then grow longer, deeper and wider over the years. That’s why there’s a rapidly growing market for anti-wrinkle creams, but just as powerful—or maybe even more so—are the dietary choices you make every single day.

In addition to eating lots of vegetables, there are two other foods that reduce wrinkles and smooth skin. Here’s the story…

Lifestyle and environmental factors can lead to premature aging of the skin, of which wrinkles are the most obvious sign. Smoking is one such factor; so is obesity; […]

When researchers at Tufts University took a look at the health and vitamin levels of about 4,000 Americans in their 50s, 60s and 70s over the course of 13 years, they made a surprising discovery…

They found one little-known vitamin was linked to a lower risk of death from all causes.

This vitamin, vitamin K, doesn’t get much attention in the health world, but the research is clear: if you run short of it, your life may be a few years shorter than it could be.

Vitamin K is a fat-soluble vitamin found in certain vegetables, legumes and meat.

It’s critical to a healthy […]