5 foods that can help you live longer

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On November 7, 2017

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Live until 2041, then 2053, then 2065. How?

Start eating the right foods now, and in 12 years you’ll be 8-17% less likely to die in the next 12 years. Lather, rinse, repeat.

Here are the powerful bites that can help you fend off the Grim Reaper. And if you want a deeper dive into eating for longevity, check out what people from the world’s longest-living ‘blue zone’ regions eat to stay practically immortal.

1. Red onions

The pungent veggie serves up high levels of cancer-killing compounds.

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2. Oranges

Eating one orange (or other fruits high in citric acid) a day could lower dementia by 23%.

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3. Dark chocolate

The treat can offer up a significant brain boost, recent findings suggest. Here are seven more benefits of the bittersweet stuff.

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4. Tomatoes

Tomatoes, which are laden with lycopene, can cut your risk of skin cancer in half.

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5. Coffee

Along with boosting energy, coffee can also shield your liver from disease. Check out seven more surprising health benefits of coffee.