A woman went to Central America with an explorer, scientists, journalists, and documentary filmmakers to study regions where middle-aged men were four times more likely to live to the age of one hundred.
She found that there are some simple steps that the average person can take to lead a longer, happier life.
1. Lead a simple lifestyle and eat a simple diet that includes nuts, whole grains, and a whole lot of legumes (beans).
2. Eat a plant-based diet with a wide variety of colors. Also, eat very little meat.
3. Be very active and have a strong sense of purpose in life. She found very elderly people living a life of exuberance and fun.
4. Cultivate and maintain a strong social circle. Get active in your community. Ideally, live around family. This makes sense, because, as my husband pointed out, when you get in trouble, your family is much more likely to help you than anyone else will.
I am going to start making a few changes in my diet and lifestyle. I am going to eat more wholegrain foods, more colorful fruits and vegetables, help more in my community, and try to stay in closer contact with family and friends.
You can watch the video at this site:
http://health.yahoo.com/aging-videos/5-simple-steps-to-a-long-happy-life/capessa--142-1_elizat.html
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