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vgpedlr wrote:I don't think looking at individuals gives any useful information about longevity. At that level it is much more due to genetics. I'm especially doubtful about self reported theories. Coffee? One of the world's most popular beverages, doesn't seem like much impact on longevity. Sushi most likely made from white rice and mackerel? Just because its her favorite dish doesn't make it the most important factor. That's why I like large population studies like the Blue Zones. Those paint a much better picture. Japan has a Blue Zone in Okinawa. Michigan? Not so much.
Based on the work we did in Sardinia and four other blue zones, a team of researchers at the University of Minnesota helped us to reverse-engineer a diet of the world’s healthiest populations. We gathered 155 dietary surveys from all five areas, covering the eating habits of the past century, and came up with a global average.
More than 65% of what people in the blue zones ate came from complex carbohydrates: sweet potatoes in Okinawa, Japan; wild greens in Ikaria, Greece; squash and corn in Costa Rica’s Nicoya Peninsula. Their diet consists mainly of vegetables, fruits, whole grains, beans and other carbohydrates. They eat meat but only small amounts, about five times a month, usually on celebratory occasions.
healthyvegan wrote:next week the WSJ will have an article talking about putting beef blood in your coffee for an extra heart healthy boost.
petero wrote:I'm planning to be the first person to live to 120 because of the alcohol. So far so good.
petero wrote:I'm planning to be the first person to live to 120 because of the alcohol. So far so good.
BlueGene wrote:Someone has already beaten you to it. You could always aim for 123, though.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeanne_Calment
lmggallagher wrote:I should note that for the past thirty years she has run the thriving thrift store at her church. This is no small business I was there the day before and she and 4 other volunteers were busy with customers and stocking the many shelves and racks. It's not light work for sure.
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