3 unique hacks to eat healthier in 2026

Try these three unique hacks to eat for longevity that experts shared with CNBC Make It this year.

3 unique hacks to eat healthier in 2026

TL;DR

  • Longevity experts recommend a diet combining aspects of the Okinawa and Mediterranean diets, focusing on whole foods and avoiding ultra-processed options.
  • Prioritizing in-season, locally sourced produce can enhance nutritional content and value.
  • Meal sequencing, eating vegetables first, then protein, and carbohydrates last, can help slow glucose absorption and manage blood sugar.
  • Making homemade versions of convenient "fast foods" is a strategy to stay healthy while maintaining convenience.