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Plant-Based Diet Boosts Healthy Aging by 86%

3/30/2025

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A groundbreaking 30-year study with over 105,000 participants reveals that a diet abundant in plant-based foods and balanced with healthy animal products significantly boosts the odds of reaching 70 free from chronic diseases. The findings highlight that following the Alternative Healthy Eating Index (AHEI) can enhance healthy aging by an impressive 86%, underscoring the power of mindful eating in midlife.

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A groundbreaking 30-year study with over 105,000 participants reveals that a diet abundant in plant-based foods and balanced with healthy animal products significantly boosts the odds of reaching 70 free from chronic diseases. The findings highlight that following the Alternative Healthy Eating Index (AHEI) can enhance healthy aging by an impressive 86%, underscoring the power of mindful eating in midlife.