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As we age, it can be more difficult to manage chronic conditions as the natural effects of our bodies slowing down settle in. However, for some older people, ageing doesn\u2019t seem to hit quite as hard as it does for others.<\/p>\n
As discussed in The Conversation,<\/a>\u00a0research has revealed how older people can slow down the progression of chronic illnesses as they age and, actually, much of it comes down to diet.<\/p>\n The\u00a0new study,<\/a>\u00a0by researchers at the Aging Research Center at the Karolinska Institutet, Sweden,\u00a0followed more than 2,400 older Swedish adults for 15 years.<\/p>\n \u201cWe found that people who consistently ate a healthy diet developed chronic diseases<\/a> more slowly,\u201d said researchers, \u201cin contrast to those whose diets were considered more inflammatory; that is, diets high in processed meats, refined grains and sugary drinks, which are known to promote low-grade chronic inflammation in the body.\u201d<\/p>\n They added: \u201cThis is important because having several health conditions at the same time is one of the biggest problems older people face. It increases the\u00a0risk of disability, hospitalisation and early death<\/a>.\u201d<\/p>\n The diet that can benefit you as you age<\/p>\n The diet that seems most effective is rich in fruit and veggies, and healthy fats, and limits processed foods.<\/a><\/p>\n The researchers said: \u201cSo what should older adults eat? The message is clear: eat plenty of vegetables, fruits, legumes, nuts and whole grains. Choose healthy fats like rapeseed oil and fish. Limit red and processed meats, sugary drinks and solid fats.\u201d<\/p>\n And it\u2019s never too late to start on improving your diet and overall wellbeing.<\/p>\n \u201cSome of the benefits of healthy eating were more pronounced in women and in the oldest participants: those aged 78 and above… Even in very old age, diet matters,\u201d they added.<\/p>\n