8 Must-Eat Foods for a Longer Life

"Beans are well known for having nutrients that promote good aging. These tiny powerhouses are full of nutrition-dense fiber, antioxidants, and plant-based proteins.

Beans

Eating crunchy vegetables like broccoli, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, and other cruciferous ones is associated with several health benefits, including a longer lifespan.

Cruciferous Vegetables

Berries have long been investigated for their potential health advantages, which include lowering inflammation, preventing cancer, and lowering the risk of cardiovascular disease.

Berries

"Over and over again, data shows that eating dark leafy greens is linked to a slew of health outcomes, including reduced risk of early death," Manaker states.

Dark Leafy Greens

All nuts are good for you, but walnuts are particularly beneficial for preventing illness and promoting a healthy aging process. Consuming walnuts is consistently associated with improved heart health

Walnuts

Olive oil, another essential component of the Mediterranean diet, is brimming with elements that support good health. Apart from monounsaturated fats, polyphenols found in olive oil

Olive Oil

"Salmon and other fatty fish supply vital omega-3 fats, lean protein, B-vitamins, selenium and iron, which offer health benefits such as lower risk of heart disease and an 80-90 percent lower risk of sudden cardiac death

Salmon

Although whole grains and carbohydrates in general have been maligned in the media recently due to their purported link to a number of health issues, research actually shows that eating

Whole Grains