Eat Every Day and You Could Live a Dozen or More Years Longer: Scientists Reveal What Works
Authors: PAP ; Prepared by KKR • Source: PAP • Published: June 15, 2025 14:36 • Updated: June 15, 2025 14:36
New research shows that a daily diet can significantly increase lifespan. A decade of observations has shown that regular consumption of berries, apples and dark chocolate increases the chances of longevity. The key is natural plant compounds that support the body in the fight against aging and disease.
Longevity is a subject that has long fascinated researchers. A number of studies have been conducted to determine how to most effectively increase your chances of a long and healthy life . Scientists include prioritizing sleep, limiting stimulants, and regular physical activity among the main factors.
Daily diet also plays an important role in this context, as evidenced by communities living in the so-called blue zones - areas where the highest number of centenarians is recorded.
The key to success seems to be a rational approach to nutrition.
"Their eating patterns include eating a large breakfast, eating mostly plant foods, drinking alcohol in moderation and reserving sweets for special occasions," dietitian Amy Davis told Real Simple magazine.
More detailed information on the diet that promotes longevity has been provided by scientists from Edith Cowan University in Australia, Queen's University Belfast and the Medical University of Vienna. As part of a 10-year study, they analyzed data from 120,000 participants . It turned out that people who reached for foods rich in flavonoids were at lower risk of premature death.
Flavonoids are organic chemical compounds found naturally in plants such as:
- berries,
- apples,
- citrus fruits,
- tomatoes,
- onion,
- broccoli,
- cocoa beans.
Researchers suggest that if we want to prevent chronic diseases, we should put fruits and vegetables on our plates as often as possible, and drink tea between meals, which is also a real treasure trove of these extremely valuable substances. Perhaps the healthiest dessert that promotes longevity is chocolate with a high cocoa content.
- Flavonoid consumption of 500 mg per day was associated with a 16 percent lower risk of death from any cause, and a 10 percent lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease. This amount of flavonoids can be found in two cups of tea. It is most desirable to consume a variety of foods containing these compounds - concludes Dr. Benjamin Parmenter, co-author of the study, in the academic journal Nature Food.
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