ANTI-AGING FOODS -
by Zero Hedge, 28 December 2025
Top 6 anti-aging foods: turmeric, berries, garlic, rosemary, and
green and oolong teas. Methlyation-regulating foods: beets,
quinoa, cruciferous vegetables (broccoli, cabbage, bok choy, kale),
spinach, avocado and mushrooms.
EGGS - they are alright! -
by Caroline Hopkins Legaspi, New York Times, 10 March 2025
High in cholesterol, but not the kind that harms your health. 6 grams of
protein per egg, including the nine essential proteins, while costing 70
calories. Rich in choline, good for muscles, mood and memory. One or two
eggs a day is reasonable.
FROZEN YOGURT - little health difference from ice cream -
by Alice Callahan, New York Times, 16 June 2026
"When eaten in moderation, both frozen yogurt and ice cream can fit into
a healthy diet. One isn't necessarily better for you than the other, and
neither is considered a health food. ... Plain yogurt is better."
BERRIES - NOT ANTI-AGING SUPPLEMENTS -
by Joe Schwartz, Montreal Gazette, 03 July 2026
Berries - blueberries, raspberries, etc. - are a much more effective
source of anti-aging supplements such as those containing polyphenols
or NAD+. The clinical evidence for artificial supplements is mixed
- of some use to none. However, the evidence is not mixed when it
comes to studies of foods with a significant polyphenol content,
such as berries. Here the benefits are real and the risk zero.
AVOCADOS - lowers heart disease risk factor -
by Aaron Wagner, Penn State University, 13 JUly 2026
In a six-month study, people with obesity who ate an avocado every
day reduced their blood levels of "bad" LDL cholesterol particles,
reducing their risk of heart disease by 4%. They did not gain weight.
PEACHES - AND THEIR HEALTH BENEFITS -
by Isobel Whitcomb, New York Times, 14 July 2025
A delicious source of potassium, flavonoids and carotenoids (two
pigments not often seen in other fruits and vegetables), and
some Vitamin A.
CHEESE - can help prevent dementia -
by Longborough University, in Science Daily, 04 February 2026
A massive Swedish study tracking nearly 28,000 people for 25 years
found an unexpected link between full-fat dairy and brain health. Among
adults without a genetic risk for Alzheimer's, eating more full-fat cheese
was associated with a noticeably lower risk of developing the disease,
while higher cream intake was tied to reduced dementia risk overall.
The findings challenge decades of low-fat dietary advice but come with
important caveats. No meaningful links were found for low-fat or
high-fat milk, fermented or non-fermented milk, or low-fat cream.
The data do not justify eating large amounts of cheese or cream as
protective foods against dementia or heart disease. The most consistent
message remains that balanced diets, moderation and overall lifestyle
matter far more than any single item on the cheese board. [Good advice
in general for eating.]
POTATOES - the right types eaten right are alright! -
by Alexandra Pattillo, New York Times, 15 November 2025
Waxy potatoes, like fingerlings and red potatoes, tend to have a lower
glcemic index (GI - blood sugar spike) than russet or Idaho potatoes,
and boiled and roasted potatoes have a lower GI than fried or mashed ones.
Have good amounts of vitamin C, polyphenols, some vitamin B6, more
potassium than bananas, and the skins are nutritious as well. Use olive
oil instead of butter or source cream or frying them.
PROTEIN - You do not need more than 1.6 grams/kilogram/day of protein -
by Eric Topl (substack), 31 August 2025
In Europe, for older people, it is recommended to obtain up to 1.2
grams/kilogram/day. With average weights from 60 kilograms (130 pounds,
in Asia and Africa) to 80 kilograms (180 pounds, the fatties in the USA),
you need 100 grams to 128 grams of protein a day.
SOLEIN - a new protein powder more environmental friendly than beef -
by Jeff Luse, Reason, October 2025
If you are looking for a new source of protein powder that is not only
environmentally-friendly, but a future investment possibility, consider
Solein manufactured by a Finnish startup, Solar Foods. Its protein powder,
as nutritious as beef, requires 600 times less water, and 200 times less
land, to produce than the same amount of beef protein. Solein has all
nine essential amino acids, unsaturated fats, dietary fiber, and vitamin B12.
In 2024, the company was selected as one of the winners of NASA's Deep
Space Food Challenge.
MANKAI plant, a type of duckweed (seaweed) is a protein superfoood -
by Rachel Sacks, New York Post, 22 October 2025
It has a lot of protein (with all of the essential amino acids), healthy
polyphenols, low in carbs, high in healthy fats, absorbale vitamin B12,
omega-3 fatty acids.
COCOA - Daily consumption of cocoa (without sugar) reduces inflammation (and maybe anti-aging) -
Zero Hedge, 12 October 2025
Cocoa is naturally rich in flavanols, which counter inflammation at the
molecular level. They turn down a key switch that tells cells to make
pro-inflammatory molecules like CRP. They also boost nitric oxide
production, which relaxes blood vessels, lowers oxidative stress, and
helps calm inflammation in the vessel walls. Another benefit:
Cocoa and tea may offset the health risks of excessing sitting.
Another benefit:
Theobromine, a key chemical in dark chocolate and unsweetened cocoa, may slow down aging
But avoid hot chocolate with lots of sugar:
Hot chocolate - the beloved winter drink - may weaken bones, because
of the high sugar content. Many hot cocoas have 20 to 60 grams of sugar
per serving - enough to approach or even exceed the American Heart
Association's daily limit of sugar. Yet frequent large servings may
counteract bone-strengthening nutrients and contribute to long-term
bone loss, according to recent reports.
CREATINE - The many health benefits of creatine beyond helping during exercise -
by Zero Hedge, 22 October 2025
Supports muscle and function even without exercise, enhances bone strength
and density, improves cognition and memory, promotes health aging, aids in
recovery and tissue repair, and increases muscle strength and size.
July 2026:
▸ Creatine may give cancer-fighting kill T-cells cells an energy boost.
SACHA INCHI - the Andean superfood packed with protein and healthy omega-3.
by Allie Yang, Murdoch's New York Post, 10 July 2026
CABBAGE - the many health benefits -
Sacha inchi is packed with healthy fat - as much as 50% of the seed is
made up of unsaturated fat, which is beneficial for heart health. One
study showed sacha inchi oil helped lower both blood pressure and
cholesterol. This reduces the risk of heart attack and stroke. Once the
oil is extracted from the seeds, the remaining meal contains 53% to 59%
protein, making the powder a great protein option with all nine essential
amino acids.
by Alexander Pattillo, New York Times, 09 March 2026
It has lots of Vitamin K, good for your stomach bacteria, and full of
antioxidants.
KIWIS - a convenient perfect snack -
by Caroline Hopkins Legaspi, New York Times, 18 August 2025
Beyond being delicious, kiwis are loaded with nutrients: fiber, vitamin C,
potassium and some unsaturated fats. The fiber
helps bowel movements and constipation, similar to prunes, by swelling a
lot creating bulkier stools.
WALNUTS - 7 walnuts a day deliver health benefits -
published by United Press International, 28 March 2011
More potent than Vitamin E (an antioxidant), plenty of high-quality protein
that can substitute for meat; vitamins and minerals; dietary fiber; and
they are dairy- and gluten-free.
FRUITS - an A-to-Z guide to storing fruits and vegetables -
by Kristen Miglore, New York Times, 23 February 2026
Some simple rules for cleaning and storing many fruits and vegetables.
Another article:
▸ Summer berries can be full of pesticides. Learn the best ways to
wash them.
COFFEE - Your morning cup of coffee does make your happier -
Nature Scientific Reports, 05 August 2025
A study in Germany found that a cup of coffee (or any other drink with
caffeine) consumed in the first 2.5 hours after waking up in the morning
generally makes you happier that day. News article at:
Your morning coffee really does make you happier.
Just avoid the toxic sugar. As a comparison for tea drinkers, a cup of
coffee has 95 to 200 milligrams of caffiene, versus 40 to 70 milligrams
for black tea (less for green tea). So you can drink a few cups of tea
instead of coffee if you want. Even better, a new study finds that
drinking 2 to 3 cups of coffee daily is associated with a lower risk for
dementia, and better cognitive function.
But to sleep well,
don't drink coffee or tea 8 to 9 hours before you go to sleep.
More suggestions for coffee drinking:
What is in your coffee? Unexpected facts behind your morning cup.
From mold-related mycotoxins, cancer-causing acrlyamide, to pesticide residues,
we examine what is really in your coffee and whether you should be concerned.
For one, don't use coffee pods - which leach bad chemicals, avoid flavored coffees
(less good chemicals), avoid decaffeinated coffee (uses methylene chloride and
tastes bad), and avoid using sugar.
▸ Why reheated coffee tastes so bad. If you are re-heating up your
coffee in the microwave or on the stove while working from home, stop
it right now. The reheating makes the coffee chemicals more bitter.
RAW MILK: the medical reasons why raw milk is not better then regular milk -
Hayley Philip, Science Literacy Project, 30 March 2026
Raw milk is not more nutritious, probably doesn't help gut health,
and is not safer than regular milk. Maybe more dangerous.
COLLAGEN: Consuming collagen provides few benefits, if any -
Alice Callhan, New York Times, 24 March 2026
BOTTLED WATER: the hidden health risks of bottled water -
Muhammad Wakil Shahzad, Real Clear Science, 11 December 2025
In most develoepd countries, tap water is cleaner, cheaper and more
regulated. Bottled water can have higher levels of contaminants,
bacteria and microplastics. Plastic bottles leach harmful chemicals,
and are a huge pollution problem.
BEEF FAT/TALLOW: is NOT healthier than seed oils -
Center for Science in the Public Interest - January 2026
Beef tallow is rendered beef fat (no meat, no tissue, just fat).
About half of the fatty acids in beef tallow are saturated - the
bad fatty acids. Saturated fat increases blood levels of LDL ("bad")
cholesterol and raises the risk of heart disease. Ignore the advice
of the medically ignorant Secretary of Health Robert Kennedy.
HOT DOGS: The best and worst hot dogs at the grocery store, ranked by nutritionists -
HuffPost, 17 August 2025
Not the healthiest food, but if you score a big stock/option win, why not
indulge yourself a little with a hot dog on a grilled buttered bun.
ALCOHOL: To avoid high blood pressure, don't drink alcohol, but if you must, 2
drinks a day for men at the most, 1 for women -
new American Heart Association guidelines, 14 August 2025
High blood pressure is the #1 preventable risk factor for cardiovascular
disease, including heart attack, stroke and heart failure, as well as
kidney disease, cognitive decline and dementia. Also, less than 2,300
milligrams of salt a day, ideally less tha 1,500 milligrams per day. And
if you over 50, be careful. At these ages, you start losing the ability
to make the enzyme, alcohol dehyrdogenase, that allows your body to
process alcohol.
JUNK FOOD: Just five days of junk food can throw off the metabolism of your brain -
ZME Science, 27 February 2025
Are you an investor or money manager (or a human being)? Don't eat junk
food - we don't as we manage your money. Junk foods are ultra-processed
or highly refined foods that are dense in calories, sugar, salt, and
saturated or trans fats. Beverages with added sugar? Statistically,
cocaine is less harmful to society. Would you let your children have a
Big Mac combo meal? Yes? Would you let your children have five Hersey
chocolate bars and a class of milk for a meal? No? Sorry folks, they
are eating the same amount of crap.
10 nutrition myths experts wish would die -
Sophie Egan, New York Times, 17 Ocotber 2025
In summary, the good advice remains the same: "Eat food. Not too much.
Mostly plants."
Red light therapy and hot saunas - two practices for longevity strategies -
Madeline Holcombe, 18 April 2026
People living in coastal areas live one year longer, on the average -
Tanner Garrity, 20 October 2025
Free medicine.
Clopidogrel is more effective than aspirin for preventing heart attacks -
The Guardian, 31 August 2025
For decades, many people have been advised to take a daily dose of aspiring,
for example, 80 milligrams, to reduce the risk of heart problems. A new
study shows that a commonly available blood thinner, clopidrogal, is more
effective with no extra risk of extra bleeding. If you doctor recommends
the aspirins, ask about clopidrogrel.
Rapamycin versus metformin for longevity -
Meer.com, 13 August 2025
These two drugs, rapamycin (immunosuppressant) and metformin (regularly
used for Type-2 diabetes), are popular supplements in longevity circles.
This article reviews the latest results (rapamycin seems more effective),
and illustrates the trade-off: do you want to live longer, or slow your
aging. A similar article:
Rapamycin extends lifespan as effectively as eating less,
Medical Xpress, 18 June 2025. And at least for women,
Metformin is linked with "exceptional longevity" in women.
August 2026:
▸ Metformin emerges as a promising candidate at the intersection of
anti-aging and longevity.
GLP-1 weight-loss drugs could slow aging and extend lifespan -
Giving old mice semaglutide - commonly sold as Wegovy or Ozempic -
extends their lifespan remarkably, a new study finds.
Scientific American, 02 September 2026
NMN (nicotinamide mononucleotide) is the latest popular supplement
missing from your anti-aging lineup -
Daily Beast, 21 August 2025
The latest anti-aging drug is nicotinamide mononucleotide, which supposedly
helps slow biological aging, enhance cellular energy, improve cognitive
function, and support overall wellness. Your body produces less as you age.
This article reviews one well-received supplement, Wonderfeel Youngr NMN.
However, a BBC article notes that supplements might not have much effect:
"... your body already tightly regulates its NAD levels, and there is no
good evidence that NMN actually works to increase your lifespan".
The science is reasonable, the supplements worth trying if you are fit enough.
A study finds that tattoo ink accumulates in lymph nodes -
Zero Hedge, 29 November 2025
A new study shows tattoo ink drains into the lymphatic system and
accumulates in lymph nodes, diminishing the effects of immune cells.
This accumulation of ink pigment triggers both local and systemic
inflammation that persists for months.
Cardiologist: 5 things that I never do before 9am - after 20 years of
treating heart attacks
CNBC, 04 June 2026
The five things are: don't drink sugary coffee drinks, don't eat breakfast
pastries, don't eat processed meats (bacon, sausage, ham), energy drinks
(too much sugar and caffeine), and don't eat nothing - don't skip a good
breakfast.
If you can do these 7 movements in your 30s and 40s, your body is aging than most -
CNBC, 22 August 2025
They are: push-ups, pull-ups, single-leg squat to sit on bench,
single-leg deadlift, squat jump, hop and stick using one foot, and
split squat isometric hold.