Medical Xpress talked about the impact of the Scandinavian diet on life expectancy

The new Scandinavian dietary guidelines, developed taking into account human health and the environment, are associated with a longer life expectancy. This was reported in the journal Medical Xpress.

The project leader, Associate Professor Kristina Dam, explained that the study shows that middle-aged men and women who follow a diet have a 23% lower mortality rate compared to those who do not, even taking into account the level of education, income and physical activity. In addition, there is a decrease in mortality from cancer and cardiovascular diseases.

The Scandinavian diet implies less meat and sugar, as well as more whole grains, legumes, fish and low-fat dairy products. The recommendations were first published in 2023 and include balancing health benefits and minimizing the climate footprint.

According to researchers, nutrition today accounts for about 30% of all greenhouse gas emissions associated with human activities, so developing diets that take into account the environment is becoming not only a medical but also a climate challenge.

The scientists plan to continue their work and test how the new nutrition system is associated with the risk of obesity, type 2 diabetes and other diseases.

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Hassan Dahti, a nutritionist at Massachusetts General Hospital, spoke on September 23 about the relationship between breakfast time and the risk of premature death. According to the results of his research, brunch may be associated with poor health and an increased risk of premature death.

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