The Best Foods To Eat For A Long Life, According To Longevity Experts

"All vegetables are packed with nutrition, but cruciferous vegetables like broccoli, kale, Brussels sprouts and cabbage are powerhouses at helping you live longer. That's because they are rich in anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer and anti-aging phytonutrients, said Dr. Mark Hyman, an author, family physician and director of the UltraWellness Center in Lenox, Massachusetts. They're also an important source of magnesium, a mineral responsible for more than 600 enzyme reactions, Hyman said."

"But knowing exactly which foods to eat for a longer life can be tricky. Shiue says that while no one needs to be perfect, it's important to fill up on "foods in their natural state, like whole grains, vegetables, fruits, fish, eggs and nuts." By doing so, she said, we replace the "ultra-processed foods" in our diets, "such as shelf-stable foods that have refined carbs and high sugars, like white bread.""

Improving dietary quality and increasing physical activity increase chances of a longer, healthier life. Filling the diet with whole, minimally processed foods such as whole grains, vegetables, fruits, fish, eggs, and nuts reduces reliance on ultra-processed items high in refined carbs and added sugars. Cruciferous vegetables like broccoli, kale, Brussels sprouts, and cabbage supply anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer, and anti-aging phytonutrients, as well as magnesium and folate. Magnesium supports hundreds of enzyme reactions, and folate contributes to DNA methylation that regulates longevity genes. Balancing healthy choices and finding nutritious alternatives for sweets can make longevity-focused eating sustainable.

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