While a lot has been said on how humans can increase their lifespan, there’s really no secret to it.
Having a long life according to the Grant & Glueck studies out of Harvard, is basically making good lifestyle choices that preserve your body.
Such choices include: not smoking, having an active social life, getting exercise, keeping a healthy weight, and eating the right foods.
Although we need to maintain these habits in order to enjoy longevity, we deny that what we also eat plays a huge role.
These foods below will help you stretch your life.
- Fruits and vegetables
- Whole grains
- Low-fat dairy products like yogurt and cheese
- Skinless poultry
- Lots of fish
- Nuts and beans
- Non-tropical vegetable oils (olive, corn, peanut, and safflower oils)
- Dark chocolate
- Cranberries
- Garlic
- Olive Oil
- Green Tea
- Almonds
- Chia seeds
- Bell peppers
