Healthy Eating And Longevity

Labels: Healthy Eating

Posted by Koepangs at 12:43 PM

Aging is an issue that concerns people all over the world. It always has and it always will. Nobody wants to age before their time, and let’s face it getting older sooner than we should is no rollercoaster ride.

Scientists from all corners of the world have been trying for ages to reverse the aging process and provide longevity to people. There are all kinds of cosmetic products that promise you a long lasting baby face or vitamins that make you live 10 years longer than you are supposed to.

Even from ancient times, people have been trying to maintain their youth and prolong their lives. Let’s not forget the famous Cleopatra, who was well known for taking long milk baths in order to preserve the youth of her skin. However, we are constantly searching for solutions in all the wrong places. Did we ever stop to wonder if not healthy eating and longevity are strongly connected?

Let’s remember our ancestors! They were much healthier and they definitely lived longer if not affected by disease or war. Their food came from their gardens, it was not treated or refined, and they drank the milk directly from their cows, their fruits from the forest and drank their water from the rivers and wells. They worked hard day after day. They lead a healthy way of life if we really take a second to think about it. Their days were for working and their nights were for sleeping and not the other way around.

Nowadays, the word “longevity” has almost entirely lost its’ actual meaning. We refer to longevity mostly in the sense of “life expectancy” which is something completely different. The life expectancy is decreasing with every year, due o unhealthy food, alcohol, smoking, sedentary and all the diseases related to these vices.

Healthy eating and longevity are indeed strongly connected in today’s world. We should try and eat as healthy as we can: vegetables, fruits, fish, and low calorie products. As far as alcohol is concerned, do not abuse it, but also do not completely eliminate it from your eating habits. A glass of wine every now and then is actually good for your heart. Just make sure that it is only a glass, and only once in a while.

Fruits and vegetables contain antioxidants which have many positive effects on the body. They are known to represent a “fountain of youth” if consumed daily. Don’t forget to exercise no matter the age. I have a neighbor who daily takes out her bike and goes for a 2 hour ride in order to remain fit. She is 70, looks 50, extremely healthy and energetic.

My longevity family line fills me with hope. My great grandmother died at the age of 93, proving that healthy eating and longevity do have a common point. She lived most of her life in the country side and she was a great fruit lover.

So, don’t lose hope. We can all live long and healthy lives. It’s in our hands.