The Best Time to Start Eating Healthy for Longevity

A recent study reveals that dietary choices in midlife significantly impact healthy aging. Adhering to diets rich in plant-based foods, with moderate intake of healthy animal products, increases the likelihood of reaching age 70 without chronic diseases and maintaining cognitive, physical, and mental well-being. Conversely, high consumption of ultra-processed foods diminishes these chances.

Diet and healthy aging

The study

Alternative Healthy Eating Index (AHEI)
Alternative Mediterranean Index (aMED)
Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH)
Mediterranean-DASH Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay (MIND)
Healthful plant-based diet (hPDI)
Planetary Health Diet Index (PHDI)
Empirically Inflammatory Dietary Pattern (EDIP)
Empirical dietary index for hyperinsulinemia (EDIH).

The findings

A recent study has found that dietary choices in midlife can significantly impact healthy aging, with a focus on plant-based diets and limited consumption of ultra-processed foods. The research emphasizes the importance of diet in maintaining overall health and well-being as individuals age.

According to the source: The Times of India.