Expert Tips for Longevity through Diet and Nutrition

Jeffrey Bland, PhD, the “father of functional medicine,” recommends consuming a wide variety of plants regularly as the number one tip for eating for longevity. Plants contain phytochemicals and fibers that are not found in animal products, which have been found to have positive impacts on the body’s immune system, health of the intestinal microbiome, and brain inflammation. Dr. Bland encourages folks to include as many different types of plants as possible, opting for plants in lesser-processed forms, and the more colorful, the better. A well-balanced diet featuring many different plants also provides various types of prebiotic fiber to help nourish the microbiome.