Nutrition as the key to a longer life

What really belongs on your plate Longo's research shows that a predominantly plant-based diet can contribute significantly to longevity. Imagine a typical plate: whole-wheat pasta with lentils, olive oil, and a small salad – that's exactly what Longo describes as the ideal combination. Around 80 percent of the energy should come from carbohydrates, not meat or sugar. When age brings new needs As we age, our body's needs change. From the age of 60, protein becomes especially important for maintaining muscle strength. Perhaps you've also experienced everyday movements becoming more difficult. Longo therefore recommends incorporating more protein into your diet – from legumes, fish, or dairy products. Fasting without starving Do you know the feeling of eating late at night and waking up sluggish the next morning? This is exactly where Longo's fasting approach comes in. He recommends scheduling meals within a 12-hour window. So, if you eat between 8 a.m. and 20 p.m., you give your body the rest it needs overnight. This sounds unspectacular, but research shows it's extremely effective. The “Dieta Mima Digiuno” – an experiment for every month Longo goes one step further: With his "Dieta Mima Digiuno," he aims to replicate the effects of fasting. Imagine consciously eating lighter meals for five days a month—plant-based, low-calorie, and reduced-protein. For the rest of the month, you're allowed to eat normally within certain rules. This method is intended to deliver the positive effects of fasting without requiring you to completely abstain from meals. A look at research What exactly does this do? Studies show that during these fasting phases, the body releases self-healing mechanisms: cells regenerate, stem cells are activated. In animal experiments, this even led to a kind of biological "reset." Initial results in humans point in a similar direction. Perhaps this means: reduced risk of disease, improved quality of life. Why there is no one-size-fits-all solution As tempting as these findings sound, Longo emphasizes that there's no one-size-fits-all solution. Everyone reacts differently. Perhaps fasting works for you, perhaps you need a different strategy. Therefore, he is clear: major dietary changes should always be supervised by a doctor. What is certain, however, is that diet and lifestyle have far more influence than many believe.

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Nutrition as the key to a longer life

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