The Nutritarian Diet: Could Plant-Rich Eating Slow Biological Ageing in Women?

A recent study suggests that women who follow a plant-rich "nutritarian" diet experience significantly slower biological aging compared to those following the Standard American Diet (SAD). The study, published in the Current Developments in Nutrition journal, found that the nutritarian diet, rich in specific plant-based foods, reduces inflammation and markers of biological aging in women. This diet focuses on foods with antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-tumor, anti-cancer, and heart-healthy properties.

The research also revealed that women on the nutritarian diet had lower levels of dietary inflammatory potential compared to those on the SAD, leading to better cardiovascular health. Additionally, followers of the nutritarian diet exhibited lower body mass indices, insulin-like growth factors, and blood glucose levels. These findings add to the growing body of evidence supporting the benefits of plant-based diets in promoting long-term health and longevity, aligning with recommendations to reduce red meat consumption and shift towards plant proteins in official dietary guidelines.