I found this article in Fitness Magazine last month and had to share the new top 10 for longevity.
- Snack on Watermelon - watermelon pack more cancer and heart disease fighting lycopene that tomatoes. Who knew!
- Stalk Up on Asparagus - packing vitamin A and C, antioxidants, folate (a B vitamin) and glutathione (an amino acid).
- A Daily Glass - Red Wine is best but all types of alcohol appear to have longevity benefits.
- Be a Part Time Vegetarian - load up on fruits and vegetable it can be a recipe for long life.
- Stay Slim - Most men and women that reach the age of 100 generally stay slim. Excess pounds lead to a slew of life threatening conditions.
- Eat like an Okinawan - this is an area in Japan that has the people with the longest life spans on earth. They eat sweet potatoes and tofu as a staple of their diet.
- Rethink Your Rice - There is an outer coating on brown rice that is removed to make white rice (something I did not know). Brown rice contains a wealth of age fighting micro- nutrients.
- Pick Mushrooms - Mushrooms stimulated the immune system enough to ward off infections an tumors in preliminary animal studies. I am adding more to my soups and salads!
- Cook at Home - People who live to 100 and beyond eat at home more than in restaurants throughout their lives and often enjoy cooking. Food cooked in a restaurant tends to be higher in fat and sugar and we often order things we would not eat at home.
- Put the Brakes on Yo-Yo Dieting - Frequent fluctuations are hard on your heart and can raise your blood pressure. My personal advice pick a weight that you are comfortable in your own skin, head for it, make it achievable and stay there. (You may not be a 6!)
To read the full article for yourself go to:
http://fitnessmagazine.com/recpies/healthy-eating/superfoods/what-to-eat-to-live-longer
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