Nutrition for Longevity Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
Q
What type of diet does Valter Longo recommend for longevity?
A
A diet high in plant foods with some fish (2–3 meals per week).
2
Q
After age 65–70, what dietary changes does Longo suggest if muscle mass declines?
A
Increase fish intake and add some animal foods such as eggs and sheep/goat milk yogurt.
3
Q
What does ‘eat at the table of your ancestors’ mean according to Longo?
A
Consume a variety of foods common to your grandparents’ and great-grandparents’ diets for balanced nutrients.
4
Q
What is Longo’s recommendation about meal frequency and timing?
A
Restrict eating to 11–12 hours or less per day, and consume two or three meals at most.
5
Q
Give an example of a typical meal pattern Longo suggests for longevity.
A
Breakfast and one other meal per day.
