What should the elderly eat to help them live longer?

　　The American journal Archives of Internal Medicine recently published the American National cancer A large-scale latest study completed by the NCI claims that eating more foods rich in dietary fiber can help the body defecate and reduce cardiovascular disease. disease , respiratory diseases, infectious diseases and certain cancers, and increase the chance of longevity.

　　U.S. researchers analyzed data from 388,000 people and found that dietary fiber intake is inversely proportional to mortality from infectious and respiratory diseases. People who consumed 25 to 30 grams of fiber per day had a 22% lower overall mortality rate than those who consumed less fiber. By gender, those who consume more fiber male and female , the probability of death was reduced by 23% and 19% respectively.

　　The study also looked at the type of fiber consumed and found that men and women healthy The most beneficial ones are whole wheat fiber and legume fiber, but legumes are more beneficial to women than to men. Eating vegetables and fruits also has benefits, but it is not obvious in terms of extending life.

　　Therefore, the American Heart Association recommends that each person should consume 25 grams of dietary fiber per day. In particular, you should eat more cereals, such as wheat, barley, black beans, etc.