If you’re aiming to live a long and healthy life, there’s one breakfast food you might want to add to your daily routine.

Assuming you steer clear of accidents, serious illnesses, or other unforeseen events, and you live until natural causes take their course, it’s worth considering the breakfast habits of the world’s oldest individuals.

This “superfood” is actually quite common. According to a UK survey from 2022, more than a third of young adults aged 18 to 24 already enjoy this food as part of their breakfast.

Before delving into the specifics, let’s identify the group of the oldest people in the world we’re talking about.

In the United States, Loma Linda, California, is recognized as a ‘Blue Zone.’ It’s inhabited by many Seventh-day Adventists, a Protestant Christian group known for abstaining from alcohol and smoking and often following a vegetarian diet.

In Loma Linda, you’ll find residents alongside older individuals in Costa Rica, Greece, and Japan, where people have a higher likelihood of living to 100. In fact, they are 10 times more likely than the average American to reach centenarian status.

So, what should you eat for breakfast if you want to increase your chances of longevity?

If you’re aiming to emulate the dietary habits of the world’s most senior individuals, consider having a bowl of oatmeal every day.

The late Marge Jetton, who lived in Loma Linda’s Blue Zone until she was 105, shared her daily routine with researchers.

An excerpt from the study states: “Marge Jetton age 105 woke up every morning at 5:30 am read her Bible, had a breakfast of slow cook oatmeal, nuts, and dates with soymilk and a prune juice shooter.

“She would then ride her stationary bike for 30 minutes and get in her Cadillac and drive to her volunteer jobs for 7 different organizations.”

Oatmeal offers numerous health benefits, such as lowering cholesterol and bolstering heart health.

According to WebMD, “Oatmeal is nutritionally rich. It has more protein than most grains and also contains numerous vitamins and minerals. It contains antioxidants and a soluble fiber called beta-glucan, which aids several systems of the body.”

A study of 2,000 adults in the UK, commissioned by the milk alternative brand Wunda, found that oats are already an integral part of many young people’s diets.

The research revealed that individuals aged 18 to 24 are the biggest consumers of porridge, with 39 percent of them including it in their diet, while 33 percent of the same age group frequently prepare overnight oats for the next morning.

It seems that Gen Z is on the right track in terms of dietary habits.