Eating these carbs can help boost healthy aging, according to a 30-year study

Not all carbs are bad: These may help you live longer

A new study finds that not all carbs are created equal, and for women, choosing the right ones could make a big difference in how well they age. The research, published May 16 in JAMA Network Open, followed more than 47,000 women from 1984 to 2016. It found a statistically significant link between high-quality carbohydrates and better health later in life. High-carb benefits Participants completed detailed food questionnaires every four years fo…

A key to healthy aging? New study says you should load up on these kinds of carbs

Women who eat more fiber and high-quality carbohydrates in midlife are more likely to be cognitively and physically healthy in their old age, a large new study suggests. While there’s a lot of evidence showing how diet affects longevity and the risk for chronic diseases, the new study focused on how what we eat influences quality of life as we age, according to the report published in JAMA Network Open. Researchers at the Jean Mayer USDA Human N…

Carbs can help you live longer — if you eat the right ones

Carbs are linked to healthier aging, especially in women — but not all carbs are created equal.Peter Kramer/GettyEating more carbohydrates is linked to a better health by age 70, new research suggests.The kind of carbs is key. Quality carbs come from whole grains, produce, and beans, not processed food.Refined carbs like pasta, added sugar, chips, and fries could worsen your chance of healthy aging.Cutting carbs is a hot diet fad for losing weig…

A key to healthy aging? New study says you should load up on these kinds of carbs.

Women who eat more fiber and high-quality carbohydrates in midlife are more likely to be cognitively and physically healthy in their old age, a large new study suggests.

Eating these carbs can help boost healthy aging, according to a massive 30-year study

Time and time again, nutrition experts and dietitians praise the health benefits of eating a high-fiber diet, but 95% of Americans are fiber-deficient, missing out on its numerous perks. Eating a diet full of fiber-rich foods—like whole grains, legumes, fruits, and vegetables—can help lower your cancer risk and cardiovascular disease, and improve your gut health. Now a new study, published in JAMA Network Open, links fiber and high-quality carbs…

Women who eat the 'right' carbs in midlife are more likely to age in good health

High-quality carbs are minimally processed and nutrient-dense.