Foods that can help you live LONGER: Quinoa for women, coffee for men

"Their analysis of more than 100,000 people in the UK found that women should stick to the 'Alternate Mediterranean Diet' while the ' Diabetes Risk Reduction Diet' is most beneficial for men. Both have similarities, including eating more fruits, vegetables and healthy fats while avoiding processed meats. However there are key differences - mainly that women should emphasize the high consumption of whole grains such as quinoa, brown rice and oats. Meanwhile, it's more important for men to drink coffee and avoid sugary drinks, the study showed."

"'Our results underscore the significance of adhering to healthy dietary patterns based on dietary recommendations for extending life expectancy, offering individuals the flexibility to adapt these dietary patterns according to their preferences and traditions,' they said. For their research the team, from Queen Mary University of London and Tonji Medical College in China, specifically looked at people on five different types of 'healthy' diet. These included diets which centred on reducing salt, boosting intake of 'healthy' fats or focusing on healthy vegetarian options."

Analysis of more than 100,000 people in the UK identified gender-specific dietary patterns that can extend life expectancy by up to three years. Women gain the largest benefit from an Alternate Mediterranean Diet emphasizing high consumption of whole grains such as quinoa, brown rice and oats, together with fruits, vegetables and healthy fats while avoiding processed meats. Men gain the largest benefit from a Diabetes Risk Reduction Diet emphasizing high intake of fibre, coffee, nuts, fruits and healthy fats while minimizing red and processed meats and sugary drinks. Multiple healthy diet patterns were associated with lower overall mortality, especially from cancer and respiratory disease.

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