‘Every calorie has had to fight for its life’: Bryan Johnson shares his ‘anti-ageing’ lunch

If there’s one person who’s really gone all in on ageing in reverse, it’s tech entrepreneur Bryan Johnson. Over the past few years, he’s poured millions into finding out how to slow down his body’s biological clock, and he’s doing it one lentil at a time.

“I have been spending millions of dollars for the past 3 years working to slow my speed of ageing,” he says in a YouTube video. “In doing this, my team and I have looked at the scientific evidence and we’ve tried to design the perfect diet, one where every calorie has had to fight for its life.”

That “perfect diet” includes one dish he swears by: something he calls Super Veggie. And yes, he really does eat it every single day.

Johnson describes it as “a delicious way to get so many of your vegetables,” and he’s not exaggerating. His go-to version includes: After steaming the veggies for around 7–9 minutes, everything gets mixed. Some days, when he’s in a hurry, he just tosses it all in a blender.

“Eating this can take me up to 34 minutes—I know, I’ve timed it,” he says. “So sometimes I do a blended version. It’s just as delicious and takes less time to eat, because let’s be honest, we all have things to do.”

Whether chopped or blended, he tops it with New Salt, a sodium-free salt substitute, and genuinely looks forward to eating it.

“Super Veggie makes me super happy, and it will for you, too.”

Bryan’s health regimen is part of a bigger mission on biohacking: his Project Blueprint, a self-experiment to slow down ageing and maximise health.

Dr Narander Singhla, Lead Consultant – Internal Medicine at CK Birla Hospital in Delhi, explains that biohacking is basically about taking charge of your biology, through things like diet, supplements, workouts, and high-tech monitoring.

“Biohacking integrates elements of diet, exercise, supplements, technology, and lifestyle modifications to improve overall well-being,” he explains.

According to Dr Singhla, while these strategies can improve energy, immunity, and cognitive focus, results vary from person to person. You don’t need 100 supplements to get started; just eating nutritious food, sleeping well, and moving your body can go a long way.

“Biohacking may enhance endurance, strength, and even help mental clarity. But its effectiveness depends on individual biology and consistency,” he adds.

DISCLAIMER: This article is based on information from the public domain and/or the experts we spoke to. Always consult your health practitioner before starting any routine.