Longevity experts gathered in Copenhagen. Here’s what they ate — and why you should try these meals, too.

OK, I’ll admit there were some Danishes in the morning (this is Denmark, after all!), but the breakfast menu also included many hearty, healthy Scandinavian breads.

Fermented sourdoughs, nutty loaves, and whole grain rolls are full of fiber and great for your gut, and they can easily serve as a backbone for the so-called “Nordic” diet, which is increasingly favored by some nutrition and longevity experts.

Satiating overnight oats and yogurt pots were also on offer, which are also both great for your gut health. Yogurt is a nice source of calcium, protein, and B vitamins, while oats are great for your heart and your waistline.

Meaty salads were a big hit and showed up on the menu at least once a day

• Alongside the greens, there would usually be a pickled veggie. Bright pink pickled onions, for example, provide a great flavor punch in the mix, but are also nice for your gut.

• Underneath, there would be a bed of protein. For the omnivores, this was a combo of both meat and beans, like a bit of locally sourced poultry, or some pulled beef, but there were also vegan options at every meal.

  The beans weren’t boring, either. One particularly memorable night, there was hummus, plus green fava beans, and some meat in the mix. It was a savory flavor explosion, bursting with protein and vitamins.

Nuts, fruit, and the occasional sweet treat for a snack

Conference-goers did not go hungry (unless, of course, they opted to practice intermittent fasting for longevity).

Instead of carting the treats out for dessert after meals, the caterers brought the bars in for mid-afternoon coffee breaks, and topped them with dried raspberries or nuts for a nutritious kick. They were all textbook examples of the “everything in moderation” maxim that longevity doctors and nutritionists love to espouse.

On Thursday I tried two small golf ball-sized scoops of ice cream: one magenta flavor that was some sort of berry, and another of stracciatella. The tangy berry flavor was so tart and lovely in the warm sun I felt completely satisfied with the small serving.

Ultimately, it shouldn’t all be up to the individual to attempt to eat well. But, for now, I have some ideas on how to make my lunches and snacks a little better for my longevity.