'I'm a doctor - make these 'superfood' changes to live to 110 and be healthy'
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A nutrition and cancer expert has spotlighted 'superfoods' that he believes are essential for living a long, healthy life - even up to 110 years. Dr Valter Longo, a specialist in nutrition and cancer, has detailed how a nutrient-rich diet combined with controlled fasting can play a pivotal role in warding off serious illnesses and health conditions.
He also suggested that eating the right foods could reduce the likelihood of developing cancer and aid in its treatment if it does occur. Dr Longo has devised what he terms the 'Longevity Diet', primarily consisting of vegetables, which he claims has demonstrated anti-tumour and anti-ageing effects, as reported by Telecino.
He has previously expressed his ambition for people to reach the age of 110, stating: "I want to optimise the chance for people to make it to 110 healthy. That's it. So, to make it to 110 healthy, you have to solve it all, and it's a very ambitious plan. And of course if you get cancer or you get diabetes or you get Alzheimer's, that's not going to happen. So then the focus, of course, is on healthy longevity for the sake of reaching that goal.".
This diet, inspired by the eating habits of centenarians worldwide, is low in sugars and starches, high in fibre and omega-3, and moderate in proteins. Interestingly, the nutritionist always has Spanish olives stocked up in his pantry. The diet also completely avoids red meats and processed foods, which are associated with a higher risk of cancer and other diseases. Other innovative strategies proposed include intermittent fasting and the fasting-mimicking diet (FMD), reports Surrey Live.
