5. Dark chocolate
After learning about how good things like fish, seaweed, and garlic are for us, perhaps we should talk about healthy foods that are also a bit indulgent. In this case, it’s chocolate. More specifically, dark chocolate. While it may be a bit disappointing to some that milk chocolate doesn’t quite meet the standards for a food that can help you live longer, dark chocolate is better than no chocolate. And the benefits are probably quite worthwhile even for those that don’t have a fondness for it, which include lower blood pressure and the reduction of inflammation. Some medical experts believe inflammation is instrumental in virtually every disease, so reducing it could be key to extending lifespan.