Read previewA doctor who claims to have reversed his age by 20 years shared the foods he eats weekly in a bid to boost his longevity.
Related storiesOlive oilRoizen said he has a tablespoon of olive oil every day.
Plus, replacing margarine, butter, mayonnaise, and dairy fats with olive oil appeared to lower the risk of dying by up to 34%.
AdvertisementThe authors suggested that this could be because of the anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties of olive oil, or because people who consumed more olive oil also tended to be more active, less likely to smoke, and ate more fruits and vegetables.
CauliflowerRoizen makes a "cauliflower creamer" by blending the vegetable with olive oil and using it as a spread.
Persons:
—, Michael Roizen, Roizen, Florence Comite, Caterina Oltean
Organizations:
Service, Cleveland Clinic, Business, American College of Cardiology, European, of Nutrition, China's Zhejiang University School of Medicine, National Cancer Institute, Penn State University, Lund University, American Heart Association, Centers for Disease Control
Locations:
Florence, Sweden