India, Nov. 26 -- In the pursuit of longevity, what you eat plays a far more powerful role than many realise. While adding years to your life is important, the real goal is ensuring those years are healthy, active, and fulfilling - and nutrition sits at the heart of that balance. Increasingly, research shows that a plant-forward diet can support not just a longer life, but a better-quality one, helping reduce disease risk, boost metabolic health, and enhance overall wellbeing.

Dr Navneet Deora, Chief Food Technology Officer at Blue Tribe Foods and a PhD holder in food technology from IIT Kharagpur, told HT Lifestyle that living a healthy life is central to longevity - emphasising that it is not just about adding years, but ensuring a hig...