Italian-American biogerontologist & cell biologist Dr. Valter Longo talked about periodic fasting and diets mimicking its advantages. Dr. Longo also talked about the importance of nutrition. "Nutrition is the most powerful way to alter how fast we age or whether we get diseases like diabetes, neuro-degenerative illness or heart diseases," said Dr Valter Longo. Dr. Longo spoke at the 19th edition of the Hindustan Times Leadership Summit. Dr Valter Longo is known for his studies in the field of longevity and healthy eating. He is also the author of the book The Longevity Diet which is a bestseller. On being asked if race and ethnicity play a role in how a certain diet affects our body, Longo said that eating what our ancestors would have eaten is very important to stay away from health problems. Watch the full video for more details.

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