7 Foods that Can Help Increase Your Lifespan

Beans

Kidney, soy, lima, pinto and other beans are good sources of potassium, a mineral that most Americans are deficient in. Potassium seems to have a protective effect against stroke. In one study, participants who ate nine daily servings of potassium-rich fruits and vegetables lowered their stroke risk by 38% compared to people who ate four daily servings. Beans are low on the glycemic index and can help ward off type 2 diabetes by stabilizing blood sugar.