Here's one thing that Longo says he isn't planning on changing, even if it could increase his chances of living longer.
35 years later, he's serving as the director of the Longevity and Cancer Laboratory at the IFOM Institute of Molecular Oncology in Milan, Italy.
Growing up in Italy, Valter Longo was fascinated by what leads to longevity , especially when it comes to diet.
"I don't have lunch Monday through Friday, and then I have a big dinner," he adds.
Longo understands that it would "probably be better to have a big lunch and a smaller dinner.
Persons:
Longo, Valter Longo, that's
Organizations:
Cancer Laboratory, IFOM, Molecular Oncology, Longevity, Leonard Davis School of Gerontology, University of Southern, University of Southern California -, CNBC
Locations:
Milan, Italy, University of Southern California, University of Southern California - Los Angeles