Longevity trends are all the rage right now. From anti-aging skin treatments to cold plunging to fad diets, the health and wellness industry is constantly pushing new products and regimens at us that reportedly boost our lifespans. But what if healthy aging were as simple as tweaking your carbohydrate intake? Scientists now say the key to living a long, healthy life isn’t omitting carbs from your diet, but prioritizing certain types over others.
Certain kinds of carbs contribute to healthy aging, per new research.
Researchers from the Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging (HNRCA) say the secret to healthy aging is consuming dietary fiber, high-quality carbohydrates, and total carbohydrates during midlife, which is typically defined as the ages between 40 and 60. The