
How To Make My Anti-Aging Meals
Bryan Johnson
Oct 16, 2025
Mindsip insights from this episode:
Choose stainless steel or ceramic cookware to avoid forever chemicals
Use stainless steel or ceramic pots instead of non-stick cookware to avoid releasing 'forever chemicals' (PFAS) that can disrupt your metabolism and hormones.
Implement a longevity diet with 25% protein, 35% carbohydrates, and 40% fat
The speaker's longevity diet is structured around a daily macro intake of 25% protein, 35% carbohydrates, and 40% fat.
Plate food intentionally to enhance digestion and nutrient absorption
Plating food with precise, intentional arrangements encourages slower, more mindful eating, which improves digestion and nutrient absorption.
Let chopped broccoli and cauliflower rest to activate anti-cancer properties
Let chopped broccoli and cauliflower rest for 40 minutes before cooking to activate the enzyme myrosinase, which creates the powerful anti-cancer compound sulforaphane.
Test pan's heat with water beads for non-stick cooking
To know if your stainless steel pan is hot enough to be non-stick, splash a teaspoon of water on it; if the water forms beads, it's ready for cooking.
Increase legume fiber intake to reduce colon cancer risk
Eating 10 grams of legume fiber daily is associated with a 32% lower risk of colon cancer, compared to only a 10% reduction from other dietary fibers.
Incorporate dark cherries for heart health and better sleep
Dark cherries contain elite polyphenols for cardiovascular health and are also rich in melatonin, which aids sleep.
Incorporate high polyphenol olive oil to boost good cholesterol
The speaker specifically uses Blueprint olive oil because its high polyphenol count is powerful for increasing good cholesterol and reducing cardiovascular disease markers.
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