Eating right comes with so many benefits—reducing inflammation, enhancing athletic performance, improving everyday energy, helping bone health, and protecting or controlling chronic diseases like diabetes and cancer. Now we can add one more impressive perk to the list: Healthy eating habits also can extend the length of life and reduce the risk of “all-cause mortality.”
All-cause mortality, or all the deaths that occur in a population independent of cause, is of great interest to researchers in solving the puzzle of what habits and interventions provide protection versus risk when it comes to death. Although certain standalone foods aren’t going to be the unrealized fountain of youth, there are certain types of foods that, when eaten regularly, are associated with better chances of living a longer life, including foods that can easily make their way onto your plate at breakfast time.
Here are the top seven breakfasts to include in your eating routine to promote longevity—and for more inspiration, check out 5 Anti-Inflammatory Breakfasts to Slow Aging.
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Chia pudding with kiwi
If you’ve never hopped on the chia pudding wagon, now is the time. Chia seeds have a unique talent; they become a gel after sitting in a liquid for around 20 minutes or longer. Their other superpowers? Chia seeds have around 11 grams of fiber and 7 grams of unsaturated fat per two-tablespoon serving, and they are a good source of calcium and iron.6254a4d1642c605c54bf1cab17d50f1e
Tap into these benefits by mixing chia seeds with low-fat or nondairy milk and a small amount of sweetener like agave nectar, and setting it while covered in the refrigerator overnight. Wake up to a beautiful chia pudding begging for your attention, particularly if you make this Customizable Overnight Chia Pudding recipe.
