July 10, 2025

Women Who Eat Better Carbs in Midlife Age Better - AI Podcast

7 minutes

Story at-a-glance

Women who ate more whole fruits, vegetables, legumes and whole grains in their 40s and 50s had up to 31% better odds of aging without disease or decline
Diets high in white bread, sugary snacks and processed carbs were linked to significantly worse mental, physical and metabolic health in older age
Eating carbs with little fiber, typical of most processed foods, was tied to a 29% drop in the chance of healthy aging across all categories
Consistent intake of high-quality carbs over many years had a stronger effect on aging than temporary diet changes made later in life
If your gut is compromised, even healthy carbs cause problems, so start with simple carbs like fruit and white rice, then reintroduce fiber slowly once your gut heals

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By Dr. Mercola

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July 10, 2025

7 minutes

Story at-a-glance

Women who ate more whole fruits, vegetables, legumes and whole grains in their 40s and 50s had up to 31% better odds of aging without disease or decline
Diets high in white bread, sugary snacks and processed carbs were linked to significantly worse mental, physical and metabolic health in older age
Eating carbs with little fiber, typical of most processed foods, was tied to a 29% drop in the chance of healthy aging across all categories
Consistent intake of high-quality carbs over many years had a stronger effect on aging than temporary diet changes made later in life
If your gut is compromised, even healthy carbs cause problems, so start with simple carbs like fruit and white rice, then reintroduce fiber slowly once your gut heals

...more