Longest Life diet identified for optimum lifespan extension
In a groundbreaking study published in "Nature Medicine," researchers from the University of Vienna and other international research institutions have found a strong correlation between a plant-based and balanced diet and healthy aging. The study followed over 105,000 participants for many years and found that those who followed either the Alternative Healthy Eating Index (AHEI) or the Mediterranean diet had almost twice the chance of being healthy at 75.
The study emphasizes the quality of one's diet as a key factor, with a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, nuts, and healthy fats being particularly beneficial. On the other hand, the study shows a clear correlation between consuming many industrially processed products and a lower chance of reaching the age of 70 in good physical and mental condition.
Dr. Nadine Gutmann, an immunologist at the Austrian institute SIPCAN, explains that a diet of fresh, unprocessed foods can prevent chronic diseases and significantly improve the quality of life in old age. The study demonstrates that maintaining a long-term plant-based and balanced diet can lead to a decreased risk of chronic diseases in old age.
Two Austrian cities perform particularly well in a health analysis of 31 European cities based on eight health criteria, but the study does not provide information on which cities were crowned the healthiest places in the analysis. The study also suggests that being physically active is more likely among those who follow a plant-based and balanced diet.
The study does not reveal specific details about the common characteristics and mindset of people who live to 100, but it does suggest that adhering to a plant-based and balanced diet can significantly improve one's chances of healthy aging. The study highlights the importance of diet for the healthspan, or the years lived in good health.
The study findings indicate that a plant-based and balanced diet can lead to improved overall health and well-being in old age. However, it also suggests that sugar, red meat, and highly processed foods should be consumed as rarely as possible for a long, healthy life. The study does not discuss the specific eight health criteria used in the analysis of the 31 European cities.
Interestingly, around a third of the daily calories in Austria come from highly processed foods, which is well above the EU average of 27%. This finding underscores the importance of making healthier dietary choices for the sake of long-term health and well-being.
A recent study determines the exact age at which people consider themselves "old," but the connection between this perception and healthy aging is yet to be fully explored. Nonetheless, the new study on the connection between plant-based nutrition, avoidance of highly processed foods, and healthy aging provides valuable insights into maintaining a long, healthy, and active life.
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