More Broccoli - Longer Life

Author: Mark Velov Time for reading: ~1 minutes Last Updated: August 08, 2022

Healthy eating and lifestyle are important prerequisites for the good of a healthy person, and can be very important for life expectancy.

People who eat more fruits and vegetables can be long-lived, according to a new study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.

All members of the cruciferous family, such as broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower and others are rich in vitamin C , fiber and other nutrients beneficial to health.

Regular consumption of these vegetables can have a beneficial effect on the cardiovascular system and other important systems and functions in the body, says study leader Dr. Zianglan Zhang.

The study is based on the results of questionnaire responses from nearly 135,000 elderly volunteers from Shanghai, China. Survey participants completed questionnaires related to their eating habits and health status. The researchers divided the volunteers into five categories depending on their answers.

Five years after the study, researchers found that 4% of adult volunteers died, and those who consumed large amounts of fruits and vegetables had a 15% higher chance of longevity.

The results of the study are promising, but they do not prove 100% that people who eat more fruits and vegetables will necessarily live longer, says Dr. Lydia Basano, who did not participate in the study. Longevity is associated with many other factors, such as lifestyle, mental state, family history and others.

However, scientists encourage people to eat more vegetables from the cruciferous family, which despite other post-factor factors can help lead a healthier lifestyle, which in turn increases the chances of longevity.

Broccoli, cabbage and other vegetables can be eaten in different forms: on a salad, stewed or as a main dish. The taste and useful qualities are not lost during cooking.

More Broccoli - Longer Life

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