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Valter Longo, the creator of the Longevity Diet, shares his daily eating habits for longevity and maintaining a healthy weight. He incorporates fasting into his routine, eating a small breakfast with tea, fasting until late afternoon, and then having a light snack followed by a larger dinner. Longo follows a mostly vegan diet plus fish and recommends snacks such as cornmeal cookies with fruit and nuts. His research suggests that intermittent fasting and a healthy diet can lower blood pressure, reduce body fat, and improve blood sugar levels.
Longevity expert Valter Longo shares three tips for creating a healthy and enjoyable breakfast with anti-aging benefits. His recommendations include including multiple food groups, eating foods you enjoy, and making changes to increase nutrient intake without sacrificing taste. The longevity diet, which is essentially "vegan plus fish," emphasizes whole grains, legumes, nuts, and seeds while being relatively low in protein. Longo's breakfast choices include whole-grain bread with almond and cocoa spread, as well as fruit.
Valter Longo, a longevity expert and developer of the Longevity Diet, shares his exercise routine inspired by centenarians. He incorporates as much physical activity as possible into his routine, including 150 minutes of moderate to vigorous exercise per week, muscle training, daily walking, and avoiding elevators. Longo emphasizes the importance of imitating the traditionally active lifestyles of centenarians to extend healthspan and improve longevity. Research suggests that even short bursts of intense physical activity can reduce the risk of developing cancer and improve overall longevity.
