Food & Lifestyle Habits of the Oldest Peoples on Earth

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Bottom Line

So what are the points of wisdom to take from the longest living peoples on earth? 

• Have a strong sense of purpose in life and feel needed both by your family and within the community.
• Eat fewer calories and a mostly plant-based diet full of local, seasonal produce.
• Get regular exercise (you don't have to join CrossFit to stay healthy) in the form of physical work, outdoor walks, visiting neighbors, gardening, etc. Whatever keeps you moving most of the time!
• Place great value on family and social connections, nurturing and supporting these relationships well into old age.
• Take regular naps (Amen!).
• Eliminate stress. Don't take life too seriously, and make time to relax and enjoy yourself.

That all sounds pretty doable to us!

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