Tag: Longevity and diet

Secrets to Longevity: Lessons from a 96-Year-Old

August 9, 2024

Rebecca Strong tells the life story of her great aunt Mary Selby Ferrari, who has reached the age of 96. The article published in Business Insider cites 8 reasons for her healthy longevity.

Ferrari explains that the reasons for her long life are having a creative outlet, consuming a whole nutrient dense diet, belonging to a faith-based community, getting regular exercise, having a social life, being a perpetual student, and her genetics.

Read the full August 9, 2024 article from BusinessInsider.com

Why Cutting Ultra-Processed Foods Can Help You Live Longer

July 13, 2024

If you want to age better, and live longer, cut out the ultra-processed junk food from your diet, and replace it with whole food.

“July 8, 2024 Forbes.com – A National Cancer Institute study, that analyzed the data of over 540,000 older adults found that those who relied on a diet with higher amounts of ultra-processed foods were around 10% more likely to die earlier than those who consumed a balanced diet”.

“Ultra-processed foods refer to industrial formulations that are manufactured from food-derived substances and contain additives and preservatives to increase their shelf life”.

Read the entire article here.