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Eating less can INCREASE your longevity

06.19.10

EATING LESS (+ 1 year)

Ever since the 1930’s, results of dietary restriction experiments are always the same – calorie restriction adds years to your life. Eating fewer calories will result in less inflammation in the body as well as allowing the brain to regenerate and repair itself. According to many popular doctors (including Dr. Oz and Dr. Perricone), inflammation is the initial pathway to body aging. During normal aging, a progressive state of inflammation builds in the body, especially in the brain and nervous system.

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Animal studies indicate that eating less often or fasting temporarily can extend your life. You could gain a year in life for every two years spent on a 1,200 to 1,5000 calorie diet. The important factor in a low-calorie diet is focusing on mineral-rich foods and working with a nutritionist who can show you how to get the most nutritional bang for your dietary buck.

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Mediterranean Diet can INCREASE your longevity

10.05.09

MEDITERRANEAN DIET: (+ 5 years)

Scientific research indicates that the people who live in the Mediterranean are not just blessed with basking in the sun and living by the sea. They are some of the best candidates for longevity as well as low rates of heart disease and recent research is encouraging. They may also lower the risk of Alzheimer’s by up to 40 percent.

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Generous amounts of vegetables, fruits, nuts and seeds are consumed and the lack of processed foods is key. Research indicates a plant-based diet rich in fruits and vegetables can decrease your chances of cancer and premature death (a vegetarian based diet can decrease premature death rates by 20 percent compared to meat eaters). The Mediterranean lifestyle contributes to longevity, daily physical activity and an extended social support system.

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