Diet: Fruits, Vegetables, Cheeses, and Coffee for Good Health and Well-Being

Research from the University of Colorado Boulder reveals that our diet can significantly impact our mental health. In a study, animals fed a diet high in saturated fat for nine weeks experienced changes in their gut bacteria, leading to increased anxiety. The researchers recommend consuming a diverse range of fruits and vegetables, incorporating fermented foods into the diet to support a healthy microbiome, and reducing the consumption of high-fat foods like pizza and fries. They also suggest adding a slice of avocado to a burger to counteract some of the negative effects of bad fats with good fats.

Well-being is a crucial factor in health as the body ages, and experts from several Chinese research institutions found that consuming cheese and fruit can improve it. Their analysis of data from eight sets, each containing about 800,000 to 2.3 million people, revealed that individuals with better well-being tended to have increased immunity, higher self-rated health, and longevity, leading to healthier aging, regardless of their income or education levels.

A study from China University’s School of Public Health discovered that non-coffee drinkers who sat for six or more hours a day were 58 percent more likely to die from any cause unrelated to third parties or accidents compared to coffee drinkers who sat for less than six hours a day. This suggests both the risks of a sedentary lifestyle and the benefits of drinking coffee.