Diet and Health

written by Mitestarossa 

Longevity studies keep coming up with the same results, you can affect your longevity. There are many things you can do to increase your longevity including exercise and eating healthy. Most centenarians have many things in common including a good attitude.

STRONG SOCIAL RELATIONSHIPS - People that live more than 100 years have a strong set of good social relationships. They are not sent to old age homes but still live in their own homes or with their relatives and see people every day. Some of them still work each day or play a vital role volunteering for their community on a regular basis.

LET IT GO, DON’T HOLD ON TO THINGS - Centenarians do not hold on to bad feelings for very long. They let things roll of their back easily so to speak. They do not hold grudges against people. And most importantly they forgive everyone.

BE A VEGETARIAN - Studies have shown that some people that live the longest, live in vegetarian communities and eat good diets.

DRINK PLENTY OF GREEN TEA - Scientist don’t even know all of the wonderful properties of the chemicals in green tea yet. It seems to help the body burn calories faster, prevents diseases and boosts your immune system.

DO FOR OTHERS - Another common trait among centenarians is their good deeds and volunteering. Volunteering or helping others in a variety of different ways throughout their lifetimes, increases lifespans.

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