In general, the diet should be made up of foods that are rich in protein and healthy fats, and low in carbohydrates that disrupt blood-sugar and insulin levels. Food additives, particularly MSG and artificial sweeteners, should be avoided. Foods rich in micronutrients, phytochemicals and soluble fibre should be emphasised in the diet. Meat is a hig

According to scientists who have studied the five Blue Zones, the keys to longevity are diet, exercise, finding a purpose in life (an ikigai), and forming strong social ties—that is, having a broad circle of friends and good family relations. Members of these communities manage their time well in order to reduce stress, consume little meat or proce

it is the triad of exposure to adequate phytonutrients, moderate reduction of calories, and exercise that elevates longevity proteins and reduces cancer-promoting hormones, which are the only real fountain of youth, enabling us to age more slowly.