Dr. Mitch Ghen Says Adding 3 Simple Foods Could Aid Longevity
Florida physician Dr. Mitch Ghen told Fox News Digital that coffee, cacao and raw honey are the three foods he eats daily to support healthy aging. He also stressed that sustainable eating habits matter more than any single so-called superfood.
Dr. Mitch Ghen, a Boca Raton, Florida, physician who has practiced functional medicine for more than 45 years, says adding 3 simple foods to a daily routine may support longer, healthier living: coffee, cacao and raw honey. He told Fox News Digital he eats all three himself.
"I think these foods make a massive difference," Ghen said.
His claims are one doctor's view, based on his reading of research and his own habits. He did not present new study data.
Coffee at the top of the list
Ghen ranks coffee first. He pointed to research that has linked coffee consumption with potential health benefits.
"The studies suggest somewhere the sweet spot for coffee and longevity is between three and four cups a day," he said. He believes coffee can offer cardiovascular and immune benefits on top of the usual boost in alertness. He drinks organic coffee each morning.
Cacao and raw honey
Ghen stirs 100% cacao into his coffee. Cacao is high in polyphenols, which are naturally occurring plant compounds with antioxidant properties. He typically recommends about a teaspoon to a tablespoon, depending on how many polyphenols the cacao contains.
He also pointed to research suggesting cacao may benefit the heart. Of the pairing, he said it gives a person "a good amount of antioxidants and polyphenols."
The third pick is raw, unfiltered, organic honey. Ghen said honey may benefit the gut microbiome, the community of bacteria in the digestive system, which has become a growing focus of research into health and aging.
He urges moderation. "I think a tablespoon a day seems to be a reasonable amount without provoking too much spike in sugar," he said.
Habits over superfoods
Ghen stressed that healthy aging takes more than individual "superfoods." He said people should build sustainable eating habits and generally pointed to the Mediterranean diet as a model.
He said it is never too late for people who have not always eaten well to change course.
"The question that everyone should ask themselves is, quite seriously, is it about longevity, meaning a number, or is it the quality?" he said. "Quantity follows quality, so that's the key."
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