Oman today_ A study conducted at the University of Michigan has examined the impact of daily food choices on health and longevity. Researchers introduced a metric called the “Healthy Eating Index,” which estimates the number of disease-free years a person can expect based on their dietary habits. The study analyzed more than 5,800 common foods in the American diet and assessed the effect of each standard serving on healthy lifespan.
Foods That Reduce Healthy Lifespan:
Beef Hot Dog: Reduces healthy lifespan by 36 minutes due to processed meat, high sodium, and trans fats.
Sugary Beverages: Reduces lifespan by 12 minutes.
Double Cheeseburger: Reduces lifespan by 9 minutes.
Bacon: Reduces lifespan by 6 minutes.
Chicken Wings: Reduces lifespan by 3.5 minutes.
Cheese: Reduces lifespan by over 1 minute.
Foods That Increase Healthy Lifespan:
One Banana: Adds 13.5 minutes.
A Serving of Cooked Salmon: Adds 16 minutes.
30 Grams of Nuts: Adds 25 to 26 minutes.
The study reveals that replacing just 10% of daily calorie intake with healthier options like fruits, vegetables, legumes, nuts, and certain seafood can add up to 48 minutes of healthy life per day.
This research highlights how making smarter food choices can significantly improve quality of life, enabling individuals to live longer and healthier lives.