Study Finds Meat Eaters Are More Likely to Live to 100, But There’s a Catch

Forget kale smoothies and tofu for immortality—new research from China says scarfing down meat in your 80s and 90s might actually boost your odds of blowing out 100 candles. But hold the victory steak: the perk only shows up if you’re not underweight, and strict vegans (no fish, eggs, or dairy) seem to struggle more with muscle-wasting frailty in super-old age. So while your plant-based friends are outliving everyone in their 50s, grandma might need that Sunday roast to hit triple digits without turning into a frail twig.

Study Finds Meat Eaters Are More Likely to Live to 100, But There’s a Catch