Nutrition is an imperfect science. Research is difficult because… humans.
But on a macro scale, it is worth looking at what the longest living people do. We know who they are, and you can find them in 5 “Blue Zones” around the world.
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“In every blue zone I have visited, beans and other legumes were — and still are — a major component of the daily diet,” said author and entrepreneur Dan Buettner, who has spent decades reporting on “blue zones,” unique communities around the globe where people live long and heathy lives, up to and past 100 years.
You can’t eat something that will extend your longevity. But you can eat foods that will shorten your life.
Deciding on what to eat for better health and longevity can be confusing and frustrating. But a good place to start is eat what the longest living humans eat.
Eating this food may be a reason why some people live to 100