According to the Adventist Health Studies, vegetarian Adventists outlived meat-eating Adventists by up to eight years.
Eating less red and processed meats and more legumes, whole grains, and nuts could add a decade to young people's life expectancy.
Why? Smaller fish tend to have lower mercury concentrations than larger, longer-lived fish that have accumulated more of the toxic metal.
Daily bean intake: 1 cup. These include, chickpeas, red beans, lentils, peas, edamame, and pintos. High fiber, protein, and minerals assist treat type 2 diabetes.
As a source of mono- and polyunsaturated fatty acids, nuts can lower LDL (low-density lipoprotein), or "bad" cholesterol, levels, despite their high fat content.
Use it on salads, vegetables, & even bread, although only whole-grain bread should be used. As, white breads lack fiber and elevate blood sugar, increasing insulin.
Don't eat sweets often. Avoid sugary drinks and drink coffee or green tea. Psychopharmacology found that green tea may boost memory.