Walk: This is the single activity that ALL centenarians did — and do — daily. It’s free, easy, always accessible, and invites company. After a long day at work, a walk can relieve stress and take you away from stressful situations.
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Four Best Longevity Foods
FOUR ALWAYS:
- 100% Whole Grains: Farro, quinoa, brown rice, oatmeal, bulgur, cornmeal
- Nuts & Seeds: A handful a day
- Beans, Legumes, Pulses: A cup of cooked beans / pulses per day
- Fruits and Vegetables: 5-10 servings per day
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A key takeaway from a new book on how to eat and live like “the world’s healthiest people” is that longevity is not just about food.
The people who live in the Blue Zones — five regions in Europe, Latin America, Asia and the U.S. researchers have identified as having the highest concentrations of centenarians in the world — move their bodies a lot. They have social circles that reinforce healthy behaviors. They take time to de-stress. They’re part of communities, often religious ones. And they’re committed to their families.
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“The world’s longest-lived people don’t pump iron, run marathons or join gyms. Instead, they live in environments that constantly nudge them into moving without thinking about it. They grow gardens and don’t have mechanical conveniences for house and yard work.”
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“People often ask me [the secret to my longevity] and I always answer the same thing: love life. Live a simple life, play with your kids, enjoy the things you have, spend time with good loyal friends.” ~ David Rockefeller 101
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“It’s wonderful to live long. Until one is 60 years old, it is easy to work for one’s family and to achieve one’s goals. But in our later years, we should strive to contribute to society. Since the age of 65, I have worked as a volunteer. I still put in 18 hours seven days a week and love every minute of it.” ~ Dr. Shigeaki Hinohara, 105, Japanese doctor, educator, and author
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Regular exercise keeps your body strong and is the best insurance against disease and injury. ~ Anne Bokma
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If you’re happy with your physical and psychological health, social relationships, and your immediate environment, you may live longer. Having a poor opinion of your current lot in life may have the opposite effect. ~ Mark Sisson
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Handgrip Strength ~ Mark Sisson
You know your grandpa with the vice grip for a handshake? Or that old lady who simply would not give up her hold on those plush towels last Black Friday at the Walmart despite you yanking her around like a rag doll? They’ll probably live a long time.
In middle-aged and elderly people, grip strength consistently predicts mortality risk from all causes. It’s better than blood pressure. In older disabled women, grip strength predicts all – cause mortality, even when controlling for disease status, inflammatory load, depression, nutritional status, and inactivity.
Today’s Reflection ~ Longevity
A light heart lives long. ~ Shakespeare
