More good news for egg and coffee lovers

In theory, regular exercise and healthy eating have long been known as the keys to longevity. Here are the dietary secrets that centenarians say have helped them live to 100 and beyond, according to health news site Best Life.

Many people who live past 100 years old have chosen eggs as the main dish in their meals.

Drink tea every day

It turns out that for people who have lived to their 100th birthday, tea is one of the keys to living longer.

Nutritionists point out that tea is often a staple in the diet of Blue Zones – where the proportion of residents living to be over 100 is particularly high. The antioxidants in tea may help promote a range of health benefits, from heart and brain health to gut and immunity.

Eat more fruits and vegetables

Focusing on fruits and vegetables has many long-term effects. According to 100-year-old Bikram Singh Grewal, from Chandigarh, Punjab, India, incorporating five fruits and five vegetables into his daily meals is the secret to his longevity. However, he also said that a combination of a healthy diet, exercise and a consistent sleep schedule is the key to reaching 100.

Eat beans

In addition to vegetables, a longevity diet may also include plenty of beans.

One of the most notable examples comes from the Melis family of Sardinia, Italy, who once held the Guinness World Record for “the world’s longest-lived family.” According to Dan Buettner, a longevity researcher in the United States, the Melis family eats a three-bean minestrone soup for lunch every day, along with whole-wheat sourdough bread and a small glass of wine.

In the Blue Zones I visited, beans are a staple of the daily diet, explains Buettner.

Avoid processed foods

Mounting evidence suggests that avoiding these foods may help prolong life.

In a recent interview with Today.com , Dorothy Staten, 106, of El Paso, Texas, credited her longevity to focusing on plant-based products and unprocessed foods, including carrots, leafy greens, spinach, broccoli, watermelon, and cantaloupe. She added that she also eats chicken and fish for protein.

Other centenarians agree. In a recent interview, the granddaughter of 114-year-old Elizabeth Francis, who lives in the United States, said her grandmother avoids fast food. She never eats processed food.

Many studies have proven the longevity effects of coffee.

Drink coffee

Many studies have proven the longevity benefits of coffee. And 110-year-old Vincent Dransfield from New Jersey (USA) recently told Today.com that his exceptional longevity is partly due to his habit of drinking coffee after breakfast every day, according to Best Life .

Eggs are the main dish.

Eggs can be a great source of protein. And many people who have lived past 100 have made them a staple of their diet. Among them is Emma Morano, a 117-year-old Italian woman. In an interview with AFP, her doctor of 27 years revealed that she eats two eggs every morning.

In addition, according to Mrs. Louise Jean Signore, from New York (USA), who just turned 112 years old, eggs play a very important role in her daily diet, according to Best Life.

A little wine

While there is still much debate over the long-term health benefits versus risks of wine, some people who live to be 100 credit a little wine a day as a factor in their longevity.

According to 104-year-old Australian Evelyn Eales, a stress-free lifestyle and the pleasure of drinking wine every day are the secrets to longevity.

Even Edith Ceccarelli - who held the title of America's oldest person until her death last year at the age of 116 - revealed that her secret to longevity was a few sips of red wine with dinner and not minding other people's business.

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