Eat these foods in moderation.
When it comes to eating for longevity, we cant necessarily rely on marketing schemes or food packaging claims.
In fact, many purported “healthy” foods may actually be working against our goal ofliving longer.
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I am a big advocate that food and eating should be enjoyable to be sustainable, Anderson says.
The best path is to enjoy the following foods in greater moderation, and in combination withnutrient-dense foods.
As it turns out, both types of sweeteners are problematic for our long-term health.
Additionally,excessive added sugarintake has been linked to neurodegeneration resulting in cognitive decline.
Sometimes these flavored yogurts almost meet these limits, Connelly says.
Plain yogurt sweetened with fruit or a touch of honey is a better option.
However, what soda producers came up with may be just as detrimental.
And even sugar-free or artificially-sweetened sports drinks arent ideal alternatives for the everyday exerciser.
However, this seemingly healthy option may not help you make it into the centenarian club.
Both of these conditions increase heart disease risk, a chronic illness that commonly cuts life short.
The best choice is to seek out protein bars with minimal ingredients, Anderson says.
This chronic inflammationsignificantly increasesthe risk of heart disease and diabetes, Connelly says.
