On Channel 7's The Morning Show in October 2009, Local Hills District Nutritionist, Ms Sue Radd spoke about healthy heating for long life.Ms Radd stated that "it is the colour in colourful fruit and vegetables that help prevent inflammation and lowers cholesterol. This in turn slows down the ageing process. " She said that "legumes that is beans, lentils, tofu etc are the key food group associated with a long life span".
Studies of some unique aged populations known as "blue zones" have shown certain communities life a significantly longer and healthier life. This includes Sardinia in the Mediterranean, Okinawa in Japan, The Adventist Group in California and Costa Rica in the Caribbean . In Japan , Sue Radd said "they have a saying Eat until you are only 80% full. This calorie restriction also prevents obesity which is driving the killer diseases in western countries."
Other lifestyle factors which are shown to contribute to healthy living in these groups include good family values, respect for elders, good work ethic and a belief in a higher power. They also tend to be no smoking and drink less alcohol.
SUMMARY:
To live a long healthy life eat a plant based diet including legumes and some fish and eat smaller portions.
You can check out Sue Radd's segment on longevity diets at: http://au.tv.yahoo.com/video/-/watch/16345021/
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