The best foods to live longer

There is no doubt that following a healthy and healthy diet, based above all on a varied and balanced diet, is fundamental when it comes to taking care of our health and preventing a good number of diseases and disorders related to both excess weight and bad feeding. And, indeed, following a diet of this type also helps in a very positive way when it comes to living longer.

Why? Very simple, by following a varied and balanced diet, rich in fresh fruits and vegetables as well as other foods rich from a nutritional point of view, we are contributing to our organism all the valuable nutrients that you need every day to be able not only to function optimal, but to enjoy good health: vitamins, minerals and trace elements, proteins, carbohydrates, healthy fats, antioxidants, water ...

If we attend a recent scientific study published a few days ago, we can even talk about a series of foods that will allow you to live longer, as long as you include them in your diet on a regular basis, do physical exercise and in turn avoid unhealthy habits such as tobacco and alcohol. Here are the most important ones:

Olive oil: there is no doubt that it is the natural product par excellence of the Mediterranean diet. It is rich in monounsaturated fats, which help reduce the risk of suffering a stroke or heart disease.
Dark chocolate: Although considered a dessert or a sweet, its richness in antioxidants make it an excellent food when it comes to reducing the risk of heart disease.
Blue Fish: like salmon, trout, mackerel or sardines, fish are especially rich in Omega 3 fatty acids, ideal to reduce the risk of heart disease. In addition, they also provide vitamins A and D, ideal for our immune system.
Teas: green tea stands out above all, although the vast majority of all varieties of tea stand out for their incredible qualities and benefits. In the particular case of green tea, it is a natural drink especially rich in flavonoids, which improve blood pressure, reduce high cholesterol, strengthen the immune system (find out more about how to increase defenses), and improve our cardiovascular health.
Fruits and vegetables: they are especially rich in vitamins, minerals and antioxidants, therefore essential in our daily diet.

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