Life expectancy is influenced by various factors: lifestyle, genetics, and health.
In this article, we will tell you how food can increase human life expectancy.
What foods increase life expectancy
The best sources of protein include fish, chicken, turkey, lean meats, low-fat dairy products, nuts, whey products, and egg whites. Fats are the most powerful source of energy.
Try to adhere to the following principles when planning your diet: a lot of protein (meat, fish, eggs, cottage cheese), a lot of fiber (vegetables), a moderate amount of carbohydrates (flour, sweets), little fat.
Don't forget about your favorite treats, but remember that they should not take up more than 20% of your diet.
How bright foods are good for health and longevity
The bright colors of food are given by substances that are beneficial for our health - carotenes. And without one of them, beta-carotene, which is converted into vitamin A in the body, life is generally impossible.
Therefore, it is extremely important to include carrots and sweet potatoes in your diet.
In order to diversify the set of phytonutrients in the human diet, it is necessary to choose fruits and vegetables of different colors.
These are oranges, apples, cucumbers, banana, mango, celery, broccoli, and red fish.
Previously, we told you how to get rid of the habit of eating before bed.
