Research has shown, time and again, that a plant-based diet is best for your body and brain. But studies that zero in on certain foods are constantly being published.
For example, a new study published in the Journal of Internal Medicine has found that an “anti-inflammatory” diet is associated with a lower risk of dying early.
Researchers looked at data from 68,000 Swedish men and women aged 45 to 83 and found that those who followed a diet consisting of anti-inflammatory foods such as fruits and vegetables, tea, coffee, whole grain bread, breakfast cereal, low-fat cheese, olive oil and canola oil, nuts, chocolate, and moderate amounts of red wine and beer were 18% less likely to die prematurely.
Specifically, participants following the diet had a 20% lower risk of dying from cardiovascular problems, and a 13% lower risk of dying from cancer.
Earlier this year, a study showed that eating three bars of dark chocolate a month could reduce your risk of heart disease, adding to a body of research that has shown eating chocolate in moderation is good for the heart. Research has also shown how drinking coffee is connected to better health and a longer life.
