{"id":216093,"date":"2025-10-16T00:55:09","date_gmt":"2025-10-16T00:55:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/216093\/"},"modified":"2025-10-16T00:55:09","modified_gmt":"2025-10-16T00:55:09","slug":"what-are-the-secrets-to-eating-well-and-living-longer-submit-a-question-to-nutrition-expert-leslie-beck","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/216093\/","title":{"rendered":"What are the secrets to eating well and living longer? Submit a question to nutrition expert Leslie Beck"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The Q&A is happening on Oct. 17 at 2:30 p.m. ET. Here\u2019s what you need to know to participate and follow along:<\/p>\n

The Q&A is happening in the comment section of this article. Click here<\/a> to head to the comments to submit a question. If you\u2019re an app user, click on the link then tap on the comment icon on the top right of your screen.You can also submit a question through the box at the end of this article, or by sending an e-mail to audience@globeandmail.com<\/a>. On Friday, tune back in to the comment section at 2:30 p.m. ET to follow along as Leslie Beck answers your questions.<\/p>\n

The role diet plays in aging has received considerable attention in recent years, as more studies show a strong link between what you eat and how long \u2013 and well \u2013 you live. Sticking to the Mediterranean diet, for example, has been shown to improve your brain health<\/a>, while artificial sweeteners are linked to faster cognitive decline<\/a>.<\/p>\n

As Canadians seek to improve their health and longevity, it can be hard to know what to do, and whose advice to follow.<\/p>\n

On Oct. 17 at 2:30 p.m., registered dietitian Leslie Beck<\/a> will answer reader questions on the keys to healthy aging, what habits can improve cognitive health and longevity, and how to manage a diet that can last decades. Beck, one of Canada\u2019s leading nutritionists, is the Clinical Director of Food and Nutrition at Medcan and author of The Globe\u2019s Food for Thought column.<\/p>\n

What are some tips to boost cognitive health in older age? What changes to your diet can you make to improve longevity decades from now? What should you avoid if you want to live a healthy life? Submit your questions now.<\/p>\n

Submit your questions for healthy aging nutritionist Leslie Beck<\/p>\n

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