537: Exploring healthy ageing and nutrition

In this episode, we dive deep into the link between nutrition and healthy ageing, but bringing together highlights from previous episodes on the topic. With an ageing population in much of the western world, growing old healthily is of increasing concern to a growing number of people. The links with nutrition seem logical, eat well and you are more likely to live a healthy life. But what do we know about the scientific links between what we eat and how healthy we are in later life? We cover a number of topics in this episode: Healthy ageing and nutrition trends What healthy ageing actually looks like Blueberries and so-called 'superfoods' Fortification and claims on packaging If you would like to get more detail on the topics covered in this episode, take a listen to the full episodes: Why healthy ageing never tasted so good Ingredients for longevity and health in later life Brilliant blueberries? Here's what the science says Eating for the future: Nutrition’s role in healthy ageing