Secrets of Longevity
Posted on 06. Oct, 2009 by Margaret in Books, Nutrition
Last year, my sister gave me a book called Secrets of Longevity Hundreds of Ways to Live to be 100. Each day, I read one tip on a natural way to live a longer, healthier and happier life. Dr. Mao brings knowledge and experience of both Eastern and Western medicine to give us simple yet powerful ideas that we can add to our normal everyday routine. It’s amazing how a little honey in your tea can aid in internal healing.
Eat Less, Live Longer
The first tip is something we can all learn from the diets of centenarians. Most centenarians, people who are 100 years old and older, eat less than the average amount. Some fasted at time because they were poor and simply had no food. Most centenarians follow the “three-quarters” rule: stop eating when you are three-quarters full. Studies have shown that a reduction in caloric intake can increase life expectancy in animals – why not humans?
