To enhance overall aging, researchers suggest prioritizing dietary patterns rich in plant-based foods, with moderate inclusion of healthy animal-based foods and lower intake of ultra-processed foods. The study examined adherence to eight patterns, which were all associated with healthy aging. The study’s authors define healthy aging as reaching 70 free of major chronic diseases while maintaining cognitive, physical, and mental health. They analyzed the midlife diets and health outcomes of 105,015 participants aged 39–69, with up to 30 years of follow-up.
