Grow Old With Me: Tips and Tricks to Live to 100
February 5th, 2010
No secret. I want to live as long as possible. And I want you to come with me. In fact, if Dan Buettner’s ideas are right, I need you to live long.
What blows my mind is how little a role genetics play in longevity. 10%? Seriously, 10%? I thought it would be higher. That means how you live is more important than what you’re given.
Don’t have time to watch the video? Here are the quick notes:
- This guy and his team find 3 populations where old people are plentiful and healthy: Sardinia, Italy; Okinawa, Japan; and Loma Linda, CA.
Characteristics of these 3 populations:
- Include natural exercise into everyday life (bike to work vs. car, stairs vs. elevator)
- Have friends who live into old age
- Grow a garden
- Be wise about eating:
- Eat a lot of fruits, vegetables
- Eat colorful vegetables
- Stop when 80% full
In addition to the recommendations found in the bible, modern day recommendations in this scripture are also illuminating.
So…I drive about an hour and a half to school twice a week, because it is impossible to have a carseat on the back of a bike whilst carrying a backpack as well (it would also be a REALLY long bike). I eat Craisins in the car on the way though…does one balance out the other?