The Bible's Grocery List: 10 Foods That Slow How Fast You Age

What if the secret to living longer, thinking sharper, and looking younger has been written down for thousands of years — and most people are completely ignoring it? In this episode, Dr. Josh Axe walks through the 10 superfoods named throughout Scripture, then matches each one to the modern clinical research that explains why they work. One reduced arterial plaque by 30% in a single year. One activates your body's own GLP-1 response — the same mechanism as Ozempic. And one is directly linked to nearly 5 extra years of life. This is not a theory episode. For every food, Dr. Axe gives you the Bible verse, the study with real numbers, and the exact amount to eat — so you can start building a grocery list today. In this episode, you'll learn: • Why Moses at 120 and Caleb at 85 still had full strength — and what their diets likely had in common • How a pomegranate juice trial thinned carotid artery walls by 30% and raised antioxidant status by 130% • The compound in extra virgin olive oil that works like ibuprofen and protects collagen to keep skin younger • Why bitter greens like arugula, dandelion, and watercress trigger your body's own GLP-1 release — no prescription needed • The enzyme in figs (ficin) that breaks down cancer cells and what it has in common with bromelain and ginger • Why 100% grass-fed beef has 2–5x more omega-3s, double the CLA, and up to 10x more beta-carotene than grain-fed • How garlic slowed arterial plaque growth by 80% in a CT-scan trial — and when Dr. Axe recommends aged garlic extract • The difference between raw honey and refined sugar, and why quercetin in onions helps clear zombie cells and lower blood pressure • Why fermented goat and sheep dairy is easier to digest than conventional cow's milk and how it supports the gut microbiome • A chart mapping all 10 biblical foods to the 9 hallmarks of aging — so you can see exactly which foods target which root causes Resources mentioned. **Download the free 7-day biblical health plan (meal plan + shopping list):** https://guide.thehealthinstitute.com/l-398 #BiblicalHealth #LongevityFoods #FunctionalMedicine Uncover what’s really going on in your body with advanced biomarker testing for hormones, thyroid, and metabolism — plus a one-on-one consultation with a Senior Health Advisor! → http://mybloodwork.com Bloodwork disclaimer: Testing at mybloodwork.com includes some biomarkers in the guide, including key thyroid and metabolic markers, plus a one-on-one consultation. It does NOT cover all 25. Consult your primary or functional doctor for the full list. Thank you to our sponsors! Sunlighten Sauna → https://get.sunlighten.com/axepodcast Manukora Manuka Honey → https://manukora.com/axe Watch The Dr. Josh Axe Show every Monday & Thursday on YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@drjoshaxe?sub_confirmation=1 🎧 Early Access! Hear every episode early: Spotify → https://bit.ly/DrJoshAxeSpotify Apple Podcasts → https://apple.co/3JDvWcS Order our NEW BOOK, Heal Your Cells → healyourcellsbook.com Free blood sugar training → http://DrAxeDiabetesClass.com Free thyroid training → http://DrAxeThyroidClass.com Free hormone class → http://DrAxeHormoneClass.com CONNECT WITH DR. JOSH AXE Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/drjoshaxe/ Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/DrJoshAxe/ TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@thedrjoshaxeshow/ X → https://x.com/drjoshaxe/ LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshaxe Website → http://thehealthinstitute.com Newsletter → https://bit.ly/4oE9Jf3 Ask Dr. Axe → http://speakpipe.com/drjoshaxe CHAPTERS 0:00 Welcome and Episode Overview 0:45 Biblical Figures Who Aged Remarkably Well 2:10 What Modern Research Says About Diet and Lifespan 4:30 The 6 Root Causes of Aging 6:15 Food #1: Wild-Caught Fish and Omega-3s 10:20 Food #2: Pomegranates and Heart Health 13:45 Food #3: Extra Virgin Olive Oil 17:30 Food #4: Figs and the Enzyme Ficin 21:00 Food #5: Grass-Fed Red Meat 25:10 Food #6: Raw Honey 28:40 Food #7: Bitter Herbs and GLP-1 Release 33:15 Food #8: Walnuts and Almonds 37:50 Food #9: Garlic, Onions, and Arterial Health 42:20 Food #10: Fermented Goat and Sheep Dairy 46:30 Honorable Mentions: Lentils, Grapes, and Bone Broth 49:45 All 10 Foods Mapped to the Hallmarks of Aging 52:30 Free 7-Day Biblical Health Plan and Closing DISCLAIMER This content reflects Dr. Josh Axe’s opinions and is for education and information only. It does not replace medical advice or treatment from your physician. Consult a qualified health professional about specific health questions and before starting any nutrition, supplement, or lifestyle program, especially if you take prescription or over-the-counter medications. Neither Dr. Axe nor the publisher accepts responsibility for health consequences arising from use of this content.