Top Longevity Expert Warns Against the ‘Poisonous 5 P’s’

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00:00top longevity expert warns against the poisonous five p's valter longo a pioneer in longevity and

00:07biohacking researched sustainable diets and healthspan at usc's longevity institute

00:12focusing on years lived disease-free rather than lifespan alone

00:19sardinia italy a blue zone once thrived on mediterranean diets and active lifestyles

00:25today few italians follow this diet and childhood obesity is rising

00:30with 20.4 overweight and 9.4 obese

00:37longo cites five foods fueling youth obesity in italy contrasting modern diets with the mediterranean

00:44he urges plant-based meals and nuts warning that pizza pasta fried potatoes refined bread

00:49and excess protein raise blood sugar and fat storage

00:56a 2023 review of 38 studies found pasta eaters aren't more likely to be overweight

01:02some data even link pasta to lower body weight within balanced diets

01:09studies show pizza adds significant calories sodium and saturated fat pediatrics reports children eat

01:15408 extra calories and teens 624 on pizza days with higher saturated fat and sodium

01:26a study found that higher white bread intake increases weight and waist size a review of 38

01:31studies shows whole grain bread supports a healthier bmi while refined bread results are mixed

01:37protein is only a concern in specific context without calorie restriction high protein diets don't affect

01:46weight but with restriction they can modestly aid weight loss by increasing satiety

01:55studies show weight loss is similar to potatoes if calories are controlled fried potatoes are linked

02:00to higher bmi while boiled or baked potatoes show no bmi effect