An analysis of over 8,300 Chinese adults aged 60+ found that people who regularly ate vegetables, fruits, nuts, and garlic had notably better odds of aging well across physical, cognitive, and emotional measures (for example, vegetables were linked to 91 percent higher odds of successful aging). Mushrooms showed only a mild, non-significant association, and tea sat on the borderline. Overall, the findings reinforce that nutrient-dense, plant-forward eating patterns meaningfully support long-term health and independence in older adulthood.