{"id":2121238,"date":"2026-09-22T10:54:50","date_gmt":"2026-09-22T17:54:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.goldenhousetucson.com\/chinese-food\/?p=2121238"},"modified":"2026-09-22T10:54:50","modified_gmt":"2026-09-22T17:54:50","slug":"8-longevity-foods-to-lower-inflammation-and-help-you-age-better-with-professor-robert-thomas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.goldenhousetucson.com\/chinese-food\/2026\/09\/22\/8-longevity-foods-to-lower-inflammation-and-help-you-age-better-with-professor-robert-thomas\/","title":{"rendered":"8 longevity foods to lower inflammation and help you age better with Professor Robert Thomas"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Date: <b>2026-09-22 17:30:21<\/b><\/p>\n\n<div id=\"wrap_aoaee78e\" class=\"aoa_wrap \">\n  <iframe loading=\"lazy\" id=\"player\" type=\"text\/html\" width=\"750\" height=\"440\"\r\n  \t\t\t\t\tstyle=\"width:750px;height:440px;\" src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/nS6aBe0EN4E?enablejsapi=1\"\r\n  \t\t\t\t\tframeborder=\"0\"><\/iframe>\n    <div id=\"aoaee78e\" class=\"aoa_overlay \">\n        <div class=\"aoa_content\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\"><img style=\"margin:0 auto;max-height:400px;\" data-src=\"\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n        <span id=\"close_aoaee78e\" class=\"aoa_close\"><\/span>\n        <a id=\"close_btn_aoaee78e\" class=\"aoa_close_btn\" onclick=\"setVisibility('aoaee78e', 'none');\">&times;<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<p>If you want to stay healthier for longer, one of the best things you can do is lower chronic inflammation. <\/p>\n<p>The great thing is, food is one of the most powerful tools we have. <\/p>\n<p>If you need a hand turning these foods into everyday meals, that\u2019s exactly why I created The Doctor\u2019s Kitchen app. Check it out here \u27a1\ufe0f https:\/\/tdk.link\/heal_yt<\/p>\n<p>My guest today is Professor Rob Thomas, consultant oncologist and Professor of Sports and Nutritional Science. <\/p>\n<p>We explore anti-inflammatory foods, gut health and healthy ageing, with practical tips on what to eat, how much and which supplements are worth considering.<\/p>\n<p>\u23f1\ufe0f Chapters<br \/>\n00:00 Can reducing inflammation help you live longer?<br \/>\n01:01 Markers of ageing and inflammation<br \/>\n04:02 How to test your grip strength<br \/>\n05:12 What is inflammation and when is it harmful?<br \/>\n08:21 Which foods can help lower inflammation?<br \/>\n09:34 Food 1 &#8211; Fermented foods for gut health<br \/>\n12:15 How to choose kefir and kombucha<br \/>\n14:30 Food 2 &#8211; Green tea and matcha<br \/>\n18:34 Food 3 &#8211; Turmeric for inflammation<br \/>\n20:15 Turmeric vs curcumin supplements<br \/>\n23:06 Food 4 &#8211; Legumes<br \/>\n26:40 Food 5 &#8211; Extra virgin olive oil<br \/>\n30:45 Food 6 &#8211; Berries<br \/>\n33:28 Food 7 &#8211; Nuts<br \/>\n37:20 Food 8 &#8211; Leafy greens and cruciferous vegetables<br \/>\n40:23 What to eat daily and how much<br \/>\n42:00 The study on supplements and markers of ageing<br \/>\n50:36 Which supplements are worth considering?<br \/>\n51:30 How to choose a probiotic<br \/>\n56:02 Are omega-3 supplements worth taking?<br \/>\n58:06 Iodine and thyroid health<br \/>\n1:00:20 Does magnesium help you sleep?<br \/>\n1:02:14 Exercise, sleep and stress for inflammation<br \/>\n1:03:12 Do vagus nerve stimulation devices work?<\/p>\n<p>&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;-<br \/>\nLEARNING TO EAT WELL EVERY DAY<br \/>\n\ud83e\udd57 Download a FREE 7 day meal plan: https:\/\/tdk.link\/mealplan_yt<br \/>\n\ud83d\udd25 Learn about Inflammation &#8211; FREE 4 part mini-series here: https:\/\/tdk.link\/infl_series_yt<br \/>\n\ud83e\udd51 Heal yourself with food:  https:\/\/tdk.link\/heal_yt<br \/>\n\ud83c\udfa4 Listen to experts on the podcast: https:\/\/tdk.link\/pod_yt<br \/>\n\ud83d\udc68\ud83c\udffd\u200d\ud83d\udcbb Browse articles on the website: https:\/\/tdk.link\/web_yt<br \/>\n\ud83d\udcda Check out my cookbooks: https:\/\/tdk.link\/books_yt<\/p>\n<p>LET&#8217;S BE FRIENDS<br \/>\n\ud83d\udcf7 Instagram: https:\/\/tdk.link\/tdk_insta_yt<br \/>\n\ud83d\udcf9 Subscribe: https:\/\/tdk.link\/ytsubscribe<br \/>\n\ud83d\ude4b\ud83c\udffd\u200d\u2642\ufe0f Facebook: https:\/\/tdk.link\/tdk_fb_yt<br \/>\n\ud83d\udc26 Twitter: https:\/\/tdk.link\/tdk_tw_yt<br \/>\n\ud83d\udc54 LinkedIn: https:\/\/tdk.link\/tdk_li_yt<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Date: 2026-09-22 17:30:21 If you want to stay healthier for longer, one of the best things you can do is lower chronic inflammation. The great thing is, food is one of the most powerful tools we have. 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