It's safe to say that setting healthy eating habits for a longer life is common knowledge at this point.

While there are numerous healthy foods to choose from, research shows that snacking on nuts and seeds is linked to a lower risk of death of all causes.

According to a recent study published by the British Medical Journal, nuts, seeds, and plant-based oils are all linked to a longer life—specifically when it comes to maintaining healthy blood vessels as well as decreasing your risk of developing heart disease.

The researchers concluded that consumption of high ALA foods reduced the risk of mortality from all causes up to 11%.

While "all causes" can mean all sorts of things, the researchers did point out that ALA foods can specifically help with reducing the risk of developing cardiovascular disease.