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Westmead Institute for Medical Research looked at people’s eating habits, including fibre intake, glycemic index, glycemic load and sugar intake.
Dr. Bamini Gopinath: “Fibre intake had the strongest influence”
Almost 80 per cent greater likelihood of living a long and healthy life over a 10-year follow-up.
Studying of over 1,600 over 50s.
Dietary fibre is a type of carbohydrate that the body – found mainly in fruits, vegetables, whole grains and legumes.
It can also help with lowering cholesterol levels, controlling blood sugar levels and maintaining a healthy weight.
The study was published in The Journals of Gerontology, Series A.
