Eating lots of fiber-rich fruits and breads may be one way to live longer without developing chronic diseases, an Australian study suggests.
Researchers followed about 1,600 adults aged 49 or older who didn’t have any history of cancer, stroke or heart disease for a decade. They also surveyed participants about their fiber intake and eating habits.
At the end of the study, about 250 people had achieved what researchers called “successful aging,” meaning they were still free of cancer and cardiovascular disease and also had no depression, disability, cognitive impairment, diabetes or other health problems.
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