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Updated · HuffPost · May 18
Study Says 40-Year-Olds Can Gain Up to 11.7 Years by Switching Diets
Updated
Updated · HuffPost · May 18

Study Says 40-Year-Olds Can Gain Up to 11.7 Years by Switching Diets

4 articles · Updated · HuffPost · May 18
  • A modeling study cited by aging experts found 40-year-olds who move from a typical Western diet to an “optimal” diet could add about 10 years of life for women and 11.7 years for men.
  • The biggest shifts were eating more legumes, nuts and whole grains while cutting red and processed meat, a pattern experts described as predominantly plant-based and minimally processed.
  • Doctors also highlighted enough protein—roughly 1.2 to 1.6 grams per kilogram for older adults—plus whole foods over smoothies or supplements to help preserve muscle and metabolic health.
  • Mediterranean, DASH and MIND diets were presented as practical templates, with experts saying consistency, regular movement, healthy weight and little-to-no alcohol matter alongside diet.
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