A nutritious diet could be the secret to longevity, according to a naturopathic doctor.
Dr. Ryan Shelton took to YouTube to share his “keys” to longevity. For those looking to extend their life, the expert advises adding more vegetables to their diet, especially beans and legumes.
Dr Shelton said: “According to researchers, there are eight keys that can increase longevity in humans. »
One way people can extend their lives is by increasing their intake of fruits and vegetables and eating a plant-based diet rich in beans and legumes.
For longevity, try eating a primarily plant-based diet.
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Examples of legumes are peanuts, alfalfa, lentils, beans, green beans, black-eyed peas, sugar. snow peas, asparagus, soy and peas. According to MedicineNet, there are more than 40,000 varieties of beans worldwide, although only a small percentage are produced for mass consumption.
Common varieties include Great Northern beans, kidney beans, white beans, pinto beans, and black beans.
Now, enjoying a plant-based diet doesn’t mean giving up meat and other animal products completely. This simply means prioritizing plant-based foods.
Harvard Medical School states: “Plant-based or plant-focused eating habits focus on foods primarily derived from plants.
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“This includes not only fruits and vegetables, but also nuts, seeds, oils, whole grains, legumes and beans.
“This doesn’t mean you’re vegetarian or vegan and never eat meat or dairy. On the contrary, you choose proportionately more plant-based foods.
An example of a plant-based diet is the Mediterranean diet, which is often considered the healthiest diet available.
Those following the Mediterranean diet typically focus on plant-based foods, as well as fish, poultry, eggs, cheese, and yogurt several times per week. Sweets and meat are much less popular.
Harvard Medical School said: “The Mediterranean diet has been shown in large population studies and randomized clinical trials to reduce the risk of heart disease, metabolic syndrome, diabetes, certain cancers (especially colon, breast and prostate cancer), depression and the elderly, a reduced risk of frailty, as well as better mental and physical function.
The NIH National Institute on Aging has offered some helpful tips for planning healthy meals. Mature people have been advised to consume a variety of foods from all food groups, consume enough protein, snack on chopped fruits and vegetables, consume foods fortified with vitamin B12, reduce their intake sodium and stay hydrated.
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Doctor advises eating lots of beans and legumes
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How to increase longevity
- Avoid smoking
- Eat a plant-based diet with lots of beans and legumes
- Get plenty of moderate physical activity
- Get lots of sun
- Practice gardening
- Maintain strong family ties
- Being in a community where there are autonomous women
- Have a strong sense of commitment
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