Liking 6 Specific Foods may Lower Your Risk of Dying: Study

Researchers found that liking six specific foods and ingredients was associated with a significantly lower risk of death.

Some of the healthiest favorites aren’t even typically eaten on their own: Extra virgin olive oil was associated with a 33% lower risk of death, while black pepper showed a 28% lower risk. This indicates that cooking your own food could benefit your health, helping to reduce calorie intake and the risk of chronic diseases such as diabetes.

Among the actual foods, asparagus and broccoli had the strongest associations, with a 31% lower risk of death. Butternut squash came close behind, with a 25% lower risk, while eggplant was associated with a 21% lower risk.

But this list was not exhaustive.

Whole-wheat bread, for example, also showed a significant decrease in mortality, at a level similar to olive oil. Spinach, salad, onions, mushroom, lentils, beans and bell peppers were also associated with a longer life. (Read more from “Liking 6 Specific Foods may Lower Your Risk of Dying: Study” HERE)