While browsing for news in yahoo, I stumbled upon this article that can easily catch one's attention. Yes! this is a re post, the original article titled five food that help you live longer. Sa title pa lang, sino ba ang ayaw mabuhay ng mas mahaba?. You might have read a lot of articles with the same topic but what i like about the contents of this one is that it does not include foods that are unbearable to eat, iyong tipong mapapapikit ka o maduduwal after mo kainin. Out of the five foods mentioned I actually eat 3 of them. for the sake of informing you all what are these five foods,here they are: colorful fruits, dark chocolates, green tea, oily fish, olive oil.
With the above mentioned fruits surprisingly as unhealthy as I am, I eat 3 out of 5 healthy foods enumerated reguarly. Gosh! Masaya na ako niyan, sabi ko nga I find it fascinating na good tasting food are actually good for you. So here are the benefits of the 3 of what I always eat, the 3 na I can actually or most of us acutally can live to tell kasi hindi tayo halos namatay sa lasa ;)
1. Green tea - As much as possible I drink tea every morning, not specifically the green tea variant but compare to other tea this one actually taste friendly lalo na sa mga teens to young adults. Not everybody of my age is a big fan of the "tea" but rather than gulping a liter or 2 of carbonated drinks or alcohol this one is definitely a smarter choice. Hindi ko naman gusto at first but I choose to make it a habit dahil alam ko ang benifits of this wonder drink.
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Green tea boasts an impressive array of health benefits, helping to improve cardiovascular health, regulate blood pressure, boost the immune system, and lower cholesterol. Studies have even suggested that drinking green tea – which is rich in health-boosting flavonoids – can help to lower your risk of cancer. Research findings published in the Journal of the American Medical Association appear to back up these health claims, as the Japanese study of more than 40,000 participants found that those who drank five or more cups of green tea a day had a death rate that was 16 per cent lower than those who drank one cup, over the course of 11 years. (Yahoo!News SG)
2. Colorful Fruits - Growing up in a home where my father is a big fan of any type of fruits helped me develop this fondness of eating prutas, pakiramdam ko napaka dry pa pakiramdam ng hindi nakakain nito kahit isang piraso in a week. My mother then regularly stocks load of it and reminds us to eat some for it's better daw sa junk foods, which is true. Well then this is a big thank you to my papa and mama for making us eat this sweet wonders of nature that can actually makes us live longer, long live the prutas.
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Research suggests that those who eat more fruit and vegetables tend to live longer than those who don’t, due to the nutrients they contain. While all fruit and veg is good for you, brightly coloured produce is particularly beneficial as the natural pigments which give them their color can also help prevent cancer. The Okinawans – who are reputed to have the world’s longest life expectancy and who have low rates of heart disease and cancer – have a diet that is rich in fruit and veg, especially dark green and yellow varieties. In particular, the Okinawan diet features large quantities of sweet potatoes, having replaced the traditional Japanese staple of rice with this vibrant veg. (Yahoo!News SG)
3. Dark Chocolates - Do i need to say more? For me aside from diamonds, chocolates are a girl's best friend ;) and I personally prefer it to be dark.
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Good news for chocoholics – chocolate can help you live longer! Cocoa beans are packed with antioxidants which studies have found can help cut your risk of heart disease – the biggest killer in the Western world. This may be why Jeanne Louise Calment, who lived a grand total of 122 years and 164 days (the oldest verified age of any human being ever) put her good health down to her regular chocolate consumption. However, before you go stocking up on chocolate bars, it is worth bearing in mind that one square a day is enough to boost your health. Also, make sure you go for the over 70 per cent cocoa bars which contain more flavonoids and less sugar.(Yahoo!News SG)
The 2 other healthy food are the following, I eat fish and maybe I do take in some olive oil without my knowledge because we don't use it at home hehehehe. Here are the details for why they are included in the list.
4. Oily Fish - i dont know why is it tag with it should be oily, but maybe related to those fish oil capsule supplements that has a lot of health benifits. My father used to take Squaline regularly, a shark oil supplement.
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People in Japan have the longest life expectancy in the world, which may be down to their traditional diet which is high in fish. Not only does opting for fish over meat reduce your risk of many of the health problems associated with red meat, such as heart disease, but oily fish such as salmon, mackerel, sardines and trout are renowned for their health benefits. Oily fish are a good source of vitamins A and D which are good for the immune system. Furthermore, they are rich in omega-3 fatty acids which have been linked to a lowered risk of heart disease, brain damage and stroke.
5. Olive Oil - a very popular healthy oil, most known chef used them on their regularly cooking and even gourmet food, so it must have taste good.
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Many of us stay away from fats and oils in a bid to stay trim and healthy; however, ‘good’ monounsaturated fats, which are found in olive oil, are actually essential for good health. Studies have found that regularly consuming olive oil can help cut your risk of stroke and heart disease, due to its high content of micronutrients called phenols which have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. The oil is also a staple of the healthy Mediterranean diet, which studies suggests can help you live longer. Research has found that those who follow this eating plan have a 20 per cent higher chance of living longer, gaining an estimated average of two to three years.
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