Fibre
8 out of 10 people don’t get their RDA of fibre in the UK
Avg fiber intake in 18g versus recommended RDA OF FIBRE IS 30g – UK
Average fibre intake in Ireland is 20g
Irish heart foundation: 80% not getting enough fibre
Ultra Processed food in your diet
In the US 60% of calories are ultra processed
61% of food purchased in US home a moderate to high processed foods
60% of calories consumed by children in the UK are coming from ultra processed foods
2018 – 46% of foods purchased in ireland are ultra processed foods
Bluezones
95-100% of the bluezone diet is plantbased
One of the most important factors for longevity is relationships and community
Community
Harvard study of adult development – most important factor for longevity is close relations
Lonliness kills – it is as powerful as smoking or alcoholism
Social isolation is the health risk of our time
The importance of social integration for longevity
making eye contact or shaking hand with someone releases oxytocin and reduces cortisol
Gut health
Summary article from the world cancer research fund
The importance of diet in shaping the gut microbiome structure and function:
Hugs
Sumioka, H. et. Al. (2013) Huggable communication medium decreases cortisol levels.
Inagaki, T. K. & Eisenberger, N. I. (2012) Neural correlates of giving support to a loved one.