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6 Eating Habits That Slow Down Aging After 50

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Getting enough fiber

Fiber can have this impact by way of lowering oxidative stress and inflammatory markers in the body—both of which are markers that occur naturally as you age.

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Eating plenty of protein

To get more protein in your diet, focus on lean sources like poultry, eggs, nuts, Greek yogurt, etc.

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Incorporating healthy fat

One major way to do this is by incorporating healthy fats like omega-3 fatty acids into your daily diet.

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Eating more plant-based food

Incorporating more of a plant-based diet into your daily life has been shown to slow the aging process in a number of ways, as well.

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Drinking 2–3 cups of coffee a day can help you live longer

Whole foods include anything that is in its "natural" form without a lot of processing done to it. 

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Following the Mediterranean diet

And finally, eating similarly to the traditional Mediterranean diet can help slow your aging process by integrating healthier fats and lowering your intake of ultra-processed foods.

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