complex carbohydrates
Coverage of complex carbohydrates in the Nexus archive.
- These longevity meal swaps may lower your biological age — while saving time and money
A study in Australia found that replacing some meat with plant-based proteins and saturated fats with complex carbohydrates in a Western diet improved health metrics and biological age in older adults, without reducing strength. Participants aged 65-75 consumed freshly prepared meals for a month, showing benefits when 70% of protein came from plants and 30% from animals.
- Certain diet changes can slow aging process in just one month, researchers say
Researchers found that diets rich in complex carbohydrates and plant-based components can slow the aging process within a month. The study highlights significant improvements linked to these dietary changes.
- Diet change tied to ‘younger’ biological age in older adults after 4 weeks
A University of Sydney study found that changing diets in older adults (aged 65-75) for four weeks reduced their biological age in three of four diet groups. Diets varied in protein sources (animal vs. plant-based) and macronutrient focus (high-fat vs. high-carb), with the most significant improvements seen in diets rich in complex carbohydrates and plant-based components. Researchers caution results are preliminary and may reflect short-term effects.