Those who want to increase their life expectancy should include unrefined complex carbohydrates, plant foods and healthy fats in their diet. Valter Longo, an employee at the University of Southern California, told New Scientist about this.
The scientist said that the basic principle of a diet to prolong life is to stop eating three hours before bedtime and maintain a 12-hour break between the last meal today and the first meal tomorrow. Another important rule concerns a balanced diet: 40-60% of calories should come from unrefined complex carbohydrates, 10-15% from plant foods and 25-35% from vegetable fats.
The specialist recommends adding beans to your diet, which reduce the risk of diabetes and cardiovascular disease, and green vegetables, which strengthen the immune system. Don't forget about nuts, which contain healthy fats essential for heart health.
Oats help normalize blood sugar levels, and fruits, as a source of fiber, are essential for maintaining intestinal health. Fish improves brain and heart function due to its iron, zinc, iodine and magnesium content.
Researchers identify olives and olive oil as the main components of longevity, which are important sources of healthy fats and powerful antioxidants that have a positive effect on the cardiovascular system.
