Vegetarian low protein diet could be key to long life


'Reducing consumption of a protein found in fish and meat could slow the ageing process and increase life expectancy, according to the research.

'Scientists have long believed that an ultra low calorie diet - aproximately 60 per cent of normal levels - can lead to greater longevity.

'But now a team of British researchers have discovered that the key to the effect is a reduction in a specific protein and not the total number of calories.

'That means that by reducing foods that contain the protein - such as meat, fish and certain nuts people should live longer wiuthout the need to cut down on meals.'


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