Foods Associated With Increased And Decreased Lifespan

Consistently increase lifespan

• Fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, nuts and seeds, coffee and tea

Inconsistent (appear safe when consumed in modest amounts within plant-predominant diet)

• Low fat and fermented diary, eggs (whites preferable,

Consistently decrease lifespan

• Fatty cuts of meat, processed meat, full fat diary, fried/salted fish, ultra-processed foods

Based on findings from large observational studies and RCTs looking at individual nutrients, foods and dietary patterns.