5 foods are the secret to 'immortality' that people in their 50s should eat every day

In a new study just published in the scientific journal Nature Medicine, experts from the prestigious Harvard University have found the answer, according to the health news site Eating Well.

Here are 5 foods that people in their 50s should eat every day to "live forever".

Scientists at the Harvard TH Chan School of Public Health (USA) collaborated with researchers from the University of Copenhagen (Denmark) and the University of Montreal (Canada) to evaluate eight popular healthy diets around the world and assess their impact on healthy aging. According to the study, healthy aging includes living independently and with good quality of life until at least age 70.

Having a healthy old age, free from illness and living a long life is what everyone wants to aim for.

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Researchers used data from 105,015 participants, average age 53, who were followed for 30 years.

They looked at participants' food frequency questionnaires, as well as information on age, weight, physical activity, smoking status, family history, socioeconomic status, and medical history.

During the 30-year study, 9,771 people aged healthily.

Results found that strict adherence to any healthy diet increased the odds of healthy aging up to age 70, including cognitive, physical and mental health.

Signs of a healthy body

Which diet is best?

In particular, the AHEI diet - a diet called "Alternative Healthy Eating Index", developed by Havard TH Chan Medical School, has emerged as the most effective "immortality" diet.

Specifically, those who adhered most closely to this diet had an 86% increased chance of healthy aging at age 70 and a 100% increased chance of healthy aging at age 75, compared with those who adhered least closely.

The AHEI diet focuses on fruits and vegetables, whole grains, nuts, legumes, and healthy fats.

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What is the AHEI diet?

The AHEI diet focuses on the following five foods:

Fruits and vegetables.

Whole grains.

Nuts.

Beans.

Healthy fats (including omega-3s and polyunsaturated fats like corn oil, soybean oil, and sunflower oil) while limiting red meat, processed meat, sugary drinks, salt, and refined grains, according to Eating Well .

This diet is balanced and varied, so it is easier to stick to than other ways of eating.

Our findings suggest that a plant-based diet, with moderate amounts of healthy animal products, may promote overall healthy aging and help shape future dietary guidelines, said study author Marta Guasch-Ferré, PhD, associate professor of nutrition at Harvard T.H. Chan Medical School.

Researchers note: Being vegan or including dairy, meat, or eggs in moderation can help with healthy aging. Just be sure to watch your intake of highly processed foods, like processed meats and drinks with sugar and artificial sweeteners, as these can reduce your ability to age healthily.

In addition, it is also necessary to exercise regularly, get enough sleep, control stress, and meet relatives. It is best to take care of your health comprehensively.

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