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  1. Drinking Coffee May Add 2 Years to Your Life – Eating Well

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    Drink Up, Coffee Lovers—A Study Suggests Coffee Could Add Years to Your Life

    Find out how much coffee seems to have the most benefit.

    By Carrie Myers, M.S., Published on January 19, 2026, Reviewed by Dietitian, Sarah Pflugradt, Ph.D., RDN, CSCS

    In This Article

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    • Research has indicated that drinking coffee may increase health span by two years.
    • Coffee contains antioxidants that may help protect against chronic conditions.
    • Stick with 2-3 cups/day of coffee and limit added sugar or artificial sweeteners.

    Coffee sure has made the rounds regarding its health status. Many years ago, it was thought to be a noxious habit.1 More recently, however, evidence is mounting toward its beneficial effects on health. If you’re a coffee drinker, you know one benefit is that it gets things moving in the morning (buh-bye constipation!). But that’s just the tip of the coffee bean. 

    Drinking coffee has also been linked to a reduced risk of heart disease and Alzheimer’s disease, and it may help your thyroid work better. You’ve probably also noticed that a cup of joe can make you feel happier and more energetic. 

    But what about longevity? Could that coffee habit help you live longer? Researchers in Portugal wanted to know, too, so they did a large review of existing studies to see what research to date has shown; here’s what they found.1

    What Do We Know About Coffee and Health?

    These researchers combed through studies and meta-analyses that had previously been published and compiled them into this one review. This was a very involved and thorough review—the researchers analyzed data from more than 50 studies done in the Americas, Europe and Asia. 

    First, they discussed the aging process and how various bodily systems tend to deteriorate as we age, including how this affects the way we interact within our environment. For example, eyesight and hearing tend to be reduced as we age, which can influence how quickly we age if they’re not tended to. 

    They went on to discuss how coffee contains over 2,000 potentially bioactive substances, many of which act like antioxidants. Of course, coffee also contains caffeine. 

    Researchers then went on to investigate what studies suggest coffee’s influence is on life span, as well as diseases, conditions and health habits that affect life span—like heart disease, cancer, stroke and respiratory diseases. They also looked at coffee’s impact on cognition, depression and sleep. Then to go even further, they examined evidence of coffee’s impact on the body at the cellular level. 

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    What Did This Review Find?

    Ultimately there was one overarching finding. Regular coffee consumption seems to increase not just life span, but also health span (quality of life), by decreasing the incidence of the primary age-associated diseases that contribute to early death. 

    They concluded that regularly drinking coffee was associated with preserving muscular, cardiovascular, mental and immune system functions. And it reduces the risk of diseases that commonly affect the elderly, including cardiovascular and respiratory diseases, stroke, some cancers, diabetes, dementia, major depression and frailty. 

    Regularly drinking coffee may even help you better adapt to stressful situations. And when you can gracefully handle stress—and nix some of your stressors—you reduce your disease risk and may live longer.

    Bringing all the evidence together, regular coffee drinkers may enjoy an extra two years of life. And it’s not just more years, but years with good health. Because really, what good is a longer life if you don’t also have a good quality of life? 

    Continue/Read Original Article Here: Drinking Coffee May Add 2 Years to Your Life

    Tags: Balance, Beverages, coffee, Cups per Day, Eating Well, Health, Lifestyle, Longevity, Research
    #Balance #Beverages #coffee #CupsPerDay #EatingWell #Health #Lifestyle #Longevity #Research
  2. Best Foods to Preserve Muscle Mass as You Age – Eating Well

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    Dietitians Reveal 7 Muscle-Preserving Foods to Support Strength as You Age

    Want to protect your strength as you age? Dietitians say these nutrient-packed foods can help.

    By Victoria Whittington, RDN, Updated on January 16, 2026

    Reviewed by Dietitian, Alyssa Pike, RDN

    In This Article

    Credit: Photo: Jen Causey. EatingWell Design.
    • Maintaining muscle as we age helps keep us strong, mobile and independent.
    • Dietitians recommend prioritizing protein-containing foods such as tofu, eggs, cottage cheese and salmon.
    • Pair these foods with resistance training to help preserve muscle strength as you age.

    Preserving muscle mass as we age is essential for staying strong, mobile and independent. Muscle naturally declines over time, which can affect balance, blood sugar control and even brain health.1,2 The good news: What you eat—and how you move—can help slow that loss and support healthier aging.

    Protein-rich foods, along with other key nutrients, play an important role in maintaining lean muscle. We spoke with registered dietitians to bring you the best foods to preserve muscle as you age, plus other tips to keep you strong and healthy.

    Tofu

    Tofu is a complete plant-based protein—meaning it contains all of the essential amino acids your body cannot make on its own—that supports muscle as you age. Research suggests soy can support gains in lean mass and strength comparable to those of whey protein when total protein intake and training are matched.3

    “One cup ( about 240 grams) of tofu offers about 20 grams of protein, making it an easy way to boost your daily intake,” says Amy Brownstein, M.S., RDN.4 When shopping for tofu, look for extra-firm, as it provides more protein than soft versions. Try it in stir-fries or grain bowls, or blend silken tofu into smoothies for a creamy, protein-rich snack.

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    Cottage Cheese

    Cottage cheese is an easy, protein-packed food that’s worth adding to your grocery list. “Because it’s easy to eat and requires little preparation, it can be especially helpful for meeting protein needs throughout the day,” says registered dietitian Juliana Crimi, RD, M.H.Sc.

    One cup of low-fat cottage cheese provides about 24 grams of protein.5“It’s also a source of calcium, vitamin D and vitamin B12, nutrients that support muscle function and overall musculoskeletal health in middle-aged and older adults,” Crimi adds.6,7

    Try it sweet with berries and nuts, savory with olive oil and tomatoes or spread on whole-grain toast for a quick snack.

    Eggs

    “Eggs are a versatile and affordable protein option, and combining them with other foods makes it easier to meet your protein needs,” says Talia Follador, RDN, LDN. Each egg contains about 6 to 7 grams of protein along with leucine, an amino acid that helps stimulate muscle protein synthesis.8 Eggs also supply vitamin D and choline, nutrients that play a role in neuromuscular function.9,10

    Ely IA, Phillips BE, Smith K, et al. A focus on leucine in the nutritional regulation of human skeletal muscle metabolism in ageing, exercise and unloading states. Clin Nutr. 2023;42(10):1849-1865. doi:10.1016/j.clnu.2023.08.010

    You can enjoy eggs as part of a meal or snack. Scramble them into breakfast tacos, add sliced hard-boiled eggs to salads or make an egg-and-vegetable frittata for a simple, protein-rich meal.

    Editor’s Note: Read the rest of the story, at the below link.

     

    Continue/Read Original Article Here: Best Foods to Preserve Muscle Mass as You Age

    Tags: Cottage Cheese, Dietitians, Eating Well, Eggs, Lean Muscle, Mobility, Muscle Mass, Protein Shakes, Salmon, Taco Bell Protein, Tofu
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  3. Novak Djokovic Just Launched Corn-Free Popcorn—and He Told Us His Favorite Flavor (Exclusive)

    Key Points Novak Djokovic helps launch Cob, a sorghum-based popcorn alternative that’s gluten-free and nutrient-rich. The snack comes…
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  4. You Can Now Bulk Save Your Favorite Food & Wine Recipes — Here’s How

    Key Points Food & Wine’s digital recipe box, MyRecipes, lets users easily save and organize their favorite dishes from F&W and partner brands like EatingWell and Southern Living. The new Bulk Saving…
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  5. I've been a little less active lately, it's been a busy season here at the Ranch! Though, I am excited to share that we just shared our free October newsletter: Eating Ethically on a Shoestring Budget. In it we share some important information and ideas about eating more ethically without falling for greenwashing and ridiculous price tags on, let's face it, products that probably aren't *that* much better than the cheaper alternatives.

    Share it with a friend if it helps you out, because that helps us out!

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    #Food #Economy #EatingWell #EthicalConsumption #Ethics #FoodEthics #FoodSovereignty #CommunitySovereignty #Tips

  6. Simple recipe swaps for a healthier you | News, Sports, Jobs




    FAMILY FEATURES PHOTO A completed recipe for frozen yogurt bark is pictured prior to serving. FAMILY FEATURES PHOTO A mango and pineapple tropical parfait is pictured. FAMILY FEATURES PHOTO A fruity oatmeal yogurt parfait is pictur…
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  7. Stand back... I'm grilling (Part II)

    Most everything actually turned out pretty well. We need to put more sesame seeds on the chicken before it's seared because we really couldn't taste them. The squash, the roasted corn, the pineapple rings and the Beaujolais wine were all good.

    Most importantly, no Miasma's harmed in the preparation of this dinner.

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  8. Quietly excellent.

    We're getting a little smoke from the Canadian wildfires but the view and the Migas (with blue corn chips) were absolutely killer bee at the Bistro in the Brinton Museum this morning. 10/10 - would recommend.

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  9. #EatingWell #HealthierOption #Type2
    #BackOnTrack #Tofu #MissionCarbBalamceWraps

    Not great bloodwork this last time. I'm getting older, medication seem to work less, and slight diversion off a strictly clean diet made my number for A1C and blood pressure rise.

    Back to basics and the lifestyle I used to lose 80 pounds from 2019 to 2021/22.

    This is one option. Well-grilled extra firm tofu slices, warm, of soft wraps with a total of two teaspoons this peanut sauce and two teaspoons of bbq. Very filling, and while warm, tasty. Two wraps. About 200 calories, low carbs.