A new synthesis of data confirms the beneficial role of vegetables, fruits, legumes, nuts and whole grains on our body.
- Nutrition has a fundamental impact on our health.
- Poor nutrition can trigger fatal pathologies, such as diabetes or colorectal cancer.
A great summary of data published in JAMA has just revealed the diet that allows you to live the longest possible life.
“What is the association between dietary habits and all-cause mortality? wondered the authors of the study in the preamble. To find out, they conducted a randomized clinical trial, then synthesized the results of 152 observational studies.
Legumes, nuts, whole grains…
Results: Increased consumption of vegetables, fruits, legumes, nuts, whole grains, unsaturated vegetable oils, fish, and lean meat or poultry in adults and the elderly was associated with decreased the risk of mortality (all causes combined). Eating less red and processed meat, high-fat dairy products, refined carbohydrates and sweets also helps you live longer.
Nutrient-dense foods
“A dietary pattern that includes nutrient-dense foods is associated with a reduced risk of death from all causes” conclude the authors of the study, published in JAMA.
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