Dan Buettner spent many years researching blue zones in different parts of the world. Blue zones are areas where a surprisingly large percentage of the population lives to an old age in relatively good health. These zones include Okinawa, Sardinia, Nicoya, Ikaria, Singapore, and Loma Linda, California. He discovered four common denominators in the lifestyles of these long-lived people, two of which are obvious to most of us, exercise and a healthy diet, and two that may be less obvious, a sense of purpose in life and good relationships with family and friends. In this issue of Sunshine Sharing, we'll talk about some secrets to a longer life and some supplements with anti-aging effects.
Dan Buettner, author of The Blue Zones: Secrets for Living Longer, spent 20 years visiting areas of the world with longer life expectancies. These areas have been called blue zones. He studied the way people who lived in these zones to discover the common factors helped them live a longer, healthier lifespan. If you’re interested in living a long and healthy life, here are...
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Research has shown that free radical damage and inflammation are primary causes of aging and degenerative diseases like cancer and heart disease. Antioxidants are nutrients, primarily found in plants, which prevent free radical damage and reduce inflammation.Research also shows that people who eat lots of fresh fruits and vegetables, known to be loaded with natural antioxidants, have less degenerative disease. As a result, nutritionists recommend eating 5-7 servings of fresh fruits and vegetables…
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Modern research suggests that oxidative stress or free radical damage may be a primary cause of degenerative diseases and premature aging. Antioxidants are nutrients, primarily found in plants, which prevent free radical damage and reduce inflammation. They are like the radiator or cooling system in your car and keep your metabolic engine from overheating and causing damage to tissues.An antioxidant is a substance that can donate an electron without becoming immediately unstable. The antioxidant…
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For optimal health, nutritional experts recommend getting at least five servings of fruits and vegetables every day because it reduces the risk of cancer, heart disease, and respiratory illness. Research has shown that in areas of the world where a large percentage of the population live healthy and long lives, people consume diets high in plant-based foods.Fresh fruits and vegetables not only provide the vitamins and minerals we need for overall good health, they also contain numerous phytonutrients…
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