
You know that the foods you eat affect everything from your waistline to your mood. New research shows how your diet may also play a role in how well you age.
Several studies have explored the connection between popular diets and aging: The Mediterranean diet has been shown to slow the progression of aging, and foods rich in antioxidants and nutrients like vitamin E and choline—hello nuts, eggs, and fish—appear to have a protective effect on cognitive health. But what about foods that have the opposite effect?