Exclusive translation: A new study conducted by a number of researchers at the University of Wisconsin-Madison revealed that a diet can extend the average lifespan for up to 20 years.
The study indicated, according to what was published by the British newspaper “Express”, that there is compelling evidence that a lack of calories kills millions of people around the world every year, and at the same time, overeating can be equally harmful.
According to the study, the eating plan can be divided into six steps to help maintain healthy blood sugar levels and turn off the body’s pro-aging system.
The six steps are as follows:
1- Calorie intake should be limited to maintaining a BMI of 22 to 23 for men and 21 to 22 for women.
2- The diet should consist mainly of whole grains, legumes and nuts, and the intake of meat should be reduced and fish should be included.
3- Unrefined complex carbohydrates should make up 45 to 60 percent of calories, 10 to 15 percent of plant proteins, and 25 to 35 percent of fats should also be plant-based.
4- You should stop eating at least three hours before bed, followed by a fasting period of up to 12 hours.
5. Follow a fasting-mimicking diet—which involves eating a vegetarian meal plan that’s low in sugar, carbs and calories, but high in fat for five days a month—every two to three months.
6- Stay away from or reduce alcohol intake, as no more than five units per week are recommended.
The researchers explained that the prolonged diet should be designed to avoid malnutrition, particularly in people over 65 years of age, to prevent weakness and diseases that may lead to low bone or muscle mass, or low blood cell counts.