{"id":7312,"date":"2023-09-10T19:15:09","date_gmt":"2023-09-10T12:15:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/?p=7312"},"modified":"2023-09-10T19:15:09","modified_gmt":"2023-09-10T12:15:09","slug":"longevity-nutritionists-top-4-foods-for-healthy-aging","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/?p=7312","title":{"rendered":"Longevity Nutritionist\u2019s Top 4 Foods for Healthy Aging"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"drop-cap text-big text-gray\"> <span class=\"drop-cap__first text-dropcap \">I<\/span>t seems like every day, a new buzzy health-related trend pops up with claims of being the next big thing for boosting longevity. This inevitably makes cutting through the noise of \u201ceat this, not that\u201d on social media both frustrating and tricky. However, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/kimberly-melton-r-d-28aa3699\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/kimberly-melton-r-d-28aa3699\">Kimberly Melton<\/a>, RD, a longevity-focused registered dietitian with 30 years of experience in the field and the owner of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nutritionproconsulting.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.nutritionproconsulting.com\">NutritionPro Consulting<\/a>, simplicity <em>is<\/em> best, especially when it comes to choosing foods that promote healthy aging.<\/div>\n<p>We recently caught up with Melton, who revealed four simple, tried-and-true foods she often recommends her clients eat regularly. And get this: They\u2019re nothing fancy\u2026 really. In fact, if this were a game of <em>Family Feud<\/em>, chances are they would be the top answers you\u2019d guess. Yet, many of us might not be eating enough of \u2018em. (But, hey, it\u2019s never too late to start!) Ahead, we delve into the four top foods this longevity expert highly recommends that folks eat for overall well-being that have the biggest impact on long-term health and support a wide array of healthy biological systems as we age.<\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<hr\/>\n<h2><strong>4 top foods a longevity nutritionist recommends folks eat regularly<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3>1. Beans and Legumes<\/h3>\n<p>At the top of Melton\u2019s list are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/beans-for-longevity\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/beans-for-longevity\/\">beans and legumes for boosting longevity<\/a>. \u201cThese tiny nutrition powerhouse foods are packed with plant-based protein, fiber, vitamins, and several minerals,\u201d Melton says. Yet, this should come as little surprise, considering we hear beans brought up time and time again regarding the Blue Zones, where folks live well into their 100s (longevity researcher Dan Buettner goes as far as to say that eating about a cup of beans a day throws an extra <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/blue-zone-guide\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/blue-zone-guide\/\">four years of life expectancy<\/a> your way on average).<\/p>\n<div class=\"related-content \" style=\"\" data-module-init=\"related-content\" data-module-immediate=\"\" v-cloak=\"\">\n<div class=\"related-content__wrapper \" v-cloak=\"\" :class=\"{'is-loaded':isLoaded}\">\n<p> <span class=\"inline pr-6 text-seafoam-dark\">Related Stories<\/span> <\/p>\n<p> <related-content class=\"related-content__links\" parent-article-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/longevity-nutritionists-top-foods\/\" current-title=\"\u2018I\u2019ve Been a Longevity Nutritionist for 30 Years, and These Are the Top 4 Foods I Tell My Clients To Eat Every Day\u2019\" current-image=\"longevity-nutritionist-top-foods-425x285.jpg\" v-on:parsely-posts-loaded=\"onPostsLoaded\" start-date=\"2023-03-10\" tag=\"div\" inline-template=\"\" url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/longevity-nutritionists-top-foods\/\" secret=\"w5ztterVB03LGZJLfXS0hf3EvQBuFFIWew9hmVQxthU\" apikey=\"wellandgood.com\" limit=\"3\"> <\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"related-content__card mb-[10px] sm:mb-[20px]\" :class=\"{'related-content__card--full':posts.length === 1}\" v-for=\"(post, key) in posts\"> <a v-on:click.prevent=\"trackLinkGA($event, key)\" :href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/longevity-nutritionists-top-foods\/post.url\" data-url-source=\"related-content\" class=\"related-content__link\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"\"> <\/p>\n<div class=\"related-content__card--image bg-tan\" :style=\"{ backgroundImage: 'url(' + post.image_url + ')' }\"> <img :src=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/longevity-nutritionists-top-foods\/post.image_url\" :alt=\"post.title\"\/> <\/div>\n<p> <\/a>  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> <\/related-content> <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Another perk of eating beans? They\u2019re cheap and pair well with just about anything\u2026 even <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/protein-brownie-recipe\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/protein-brownie-recipe\/\">longevity-boosting protein brownies<\/a> (!). \u201cThey are not only inexpensive but can be combined with other foods without overpowering flavors,\u201d Melton says.<\/p>\n<h3>2. Nuts<\/h3>\n<p>As clich\u00e9 as it may sound, we\u2019re nuts about nuts. Melton agrees they\u2019re an easy way to add a solid source of nutrition to any menu. \u201cNuts are a heart-healthy food because they contain considerable amounts of essential, plant-based fat like omega-3 fatty acids, which help with inflammation and may lower LDL cholesterol,\u201d Melton says. (Pro tip: Don\u2019t forget to store nuts in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/refrigerator-foods-for-longevity\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/refrigerator-foods-for-longevity\">fridge to help boost <em>their<\/em> longevity<\/a>).<\/p>\n<h3>3. Berries<\/h3>\n<p>Although apples tend to steal the spotlight\u2014you know, the whole <em>apple a day keeps the doctor away<\/em> thing\u2014berries are just as beneficial. \u201cFruits such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/benefits-of-blueberries\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/benefits-of-blueberries\/\">blueberries<\/a>, raspberries, and strawberries are an excellent choice. They have substantial amounts of phytochemicals, which include anthocyanins, that may help reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, Alzheimer\u2019s, and dementia,\u201d Melton says. And we sure love <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/anthocyanin-benefits\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/anthocyanin-benefits\/\">anti-inflammatory anthocyanins<\/a> around here. But if berries aren\u2019t your jam (pun intended), there are plenty of other foods rich in polyphenols (anthocyanins are a type of polyphenol) that help boost longevity. Think herbs and spices (like turmeric, ginger, and peppermint), dark chocolate, coffee, and teas.<\/p>\n<h3>4. Olive Oil<\/h3>\n<p>Last but certainly not least, we\u2019ve got olive oil. \u201cOlive oil has an abundance of heart-healthy monounsaturated fatty acids. It\u2019s also high in polyphenols, a compound found in plant foods that acts as an antioxidant and helps ward off cell damage and inflammation in the body,\u201d Melton says. Taking it back to the Blue Zones for a minute, it\u2019s one of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/blue-zones-cooking-oil-for-longevity\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/blue-zones-cooking-oil-for-longevity\/\">two types of cooking oils<\/a> that most of them use for cooking (avocado oil being the other).<\/p>\n<p>Not to mention, olive oil is also a potent antioxidant thanks to its polyphenol properties (similar to berries). While the American Heart Association (AHA) considers olive oil the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/best-cooking-oil-heart-health\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/best-cooking-oil-heart-health\/\">best cooking oil for cardiovascular health<\/a>. Studies show that those who consume half a tablespoon of olive oil per day experience a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ahajournals.org\/doi\/10.1161\/circ.141.suppl_1.P509\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.ahajournals.org\/doi\/10.1161\/circ.141.suppl_1.P509\">15 percent lower risk<\/a> of having cardiovascular disease.<\/p>\n<p><em>A registered dietitian explains the benefits of consuming olive oil and why it&#8217;s basically liquid gold:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"A Dietitian Unpacks the Benefits of Olive Oil | You Versus Food | Well+Good\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Rof-B24i37s?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div data-type=\"_mgwidget\" data-widget-id=\"1675549\">\r\n<\/div>\r\n<script>(function(w,q){w[q]=w[q]||[];w[q].push([\"_mgc.load\"])})(window,\"_mgq\");\r\n<\/script>\r\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It seems like every day, a new buzzy health-related trend pops up with claims of being the next big thing for boosting longevity. 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