Some of the metabolites produced by the gut microbiome aid function in the brain. For example, there is good evidence for butyrate produced by the microbiome to improve neurogenesis in the brain via modulating expression of BDNF. Unfortunately, the amounts of a number of beneficial metabolites produced by the gut microbiome declines with age, while harmful metabolites and inflammatory signaling increases. Researchers here gather data to support a role in the hippocampus specifically for a number of metabolites that originate in the gut microbiome, the area of the brain most involved in memory function. This and many other lines of research suggest that more attention should be given to the development of therapies capable of lasting restoration of a more youthful gut microbiome, such as fecal microbiota transplantation. Aging is an intricate biological event that occurs in both vertebrates and…
‘I’ve Been a Chef for Over 40 Years—These Are the Longevity-Boosting Ingredients I Cook With Every Day for the Most Delicious Meals’
Read More at Well+Good After 40-plus years working in professional kitchens, it’s safe to say that chef Peter George knows a thing or two about cooking. Like recipes in a family cookbook, this chef has collected memories, techniques, and knowledge about the culinary arts during his journey as a professional chef for the last four decades. Today, he works as a chef-instructor at the Institute of Culinary Education in Pasadena, California—where he seeks to inspire his pupils with the breadth of information he’s acquired throughout his career. It’s no secret that working in a professional kitchen can be mentally and physically challenging. Chef George shares some of his best-kept secrets to staying on top of his game even as he grows older. Want a sneak peek? It’s a combination of a strong work ethic, a burning passion for his career,…
This Is the Minimum Amount of Tea Research Shows You Should Drink Daily To Reap the Most Heart Healthy, Longevity-Boosting Benefits
Read More at Well+Good In case you haven’t heard, we’re big fans of drinking tea around here. After all, it’s among the most delicious of beverages and also happens to be filled with health benefits linked to boosting your mood, gut health, cognitive functioning, and maintaining bone health as we age. Honestly, the list goes on and on, and research continues to show that tea is a real-deal overachiever in the health department. Case in point: In one recent study published in the journal Annals of Internal Medicine, researchers found that drinking two or more cups of black tea a day was associated with longevity-boosting benefits. The study examined nearly 500,000 individuals aged 40 to 69 years in The UK Biobank—a large-scale biomedical database and research resource containing in-depth genetic and health information from half a million UK participants. These…
Swap Your Coffee Creamer With ‘Forest Juice,’ the Longevity-Boosting Syrup That’s Functional and Delicious
Read More at Well+Good Gone are the days when cream and sugar were the only ways to doctor up our morning cup of joe. Alt-milks, organic simple syrups, even hot sauce (yes, really)—at-home baristas can now get more creative than ever, equipped with healthier and more sustainable ways to sweeten the (coffee) pot. While I’m not a coffee connoisseur myself, I do love my morning mug, and enjoy exploring different ways to up the ante from standard creamer. I’m not brave enough to ever pour hot sauce into my mug; however, I have ventured into new caffeinated terrain with Rainbo’s Forest Juice ($31), a mushroom-infused maple syrup that’s functional and delicious. The sweet elixir can be swirled into coffee, drizzled over ice cream, or topped on pancakes, adding sweetness and a boost of nutritional benefits, thanks to a load of magical…
These Foods Pack Both Soluble and Insoluble Fiber—Eat Up for *All* the Digestive and Longevity-Boosting Benefits
Read More at Well+Good Dietary fiber is the gift that keeps on giving, as it can promote better BMs, support heart health, encourage healthy aging, and then some. Unfortunately, per a 2021 report by the American Society for Nutrition, only seven percent of Americans get enough of it in their diets, so consider this to be a PSA urging you to pack your cart (and ultimately your plate) with more fiber-rich foods. However, not all dietary fibers are the same. For instance, there are soluble and insoluble fibers, which work in different ways to offer different benefits. Hoping to boost your fiber intake and get the best of both worlds? The good news is that there are many foods that include both types of fiber, making it that much easier to diversify your diet (and thus your gut) with a…
6 Recipes Starring Cilantro, the Anti-Inflammatory Herb Know To Be a Super Source of Longevity-Boosting Quercetin
Read More at Well+Good Just like peanut butter can’t live without jelly, guacamole tastes *that* much better with a heaping pile of chopped cilantro. Something about the combination of the creamy avocado paired with freshly-chopped herbaceous cilantro always hits the spot juuust right, no matter the occasion. I’ll be honest, though: You’ll find me adding a whole mountain of cilantro to so much more than just guacamole. Think lime-cilantro rice, spicy grilled corn, black beans, and queso fresco tacos. This vivid green, leafy herb packs a punch of flavor that has the ability to transform almost any delicious recipe into something that’s out-of-this-world good. But aside from its bright and fresh flavor profile, cilantro also happens to be a super source of quercetin, a longevity-boosting antioxidant, in addition to tons of other health benefits. (Just one more reason it’s basically…