Plant-Based Eating Promotes Longevity
Plant-Based Eating Promotes Longevity
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What you eat every day is important for your health and how long you live. Many people who live a long time eat lots of plant-based foods like fruits and vegetables. Four people over 99 years old shared what they eat and don’t do:
Elizabeth Francis, 115 years old, eats everything but never goes to fast food restaurants and doesn’t smoke or drink.
Deborah Szekely, 102 years old, eats mostly plants and fish. She likes yogurt, bananas, salads, and fish.
Shirley Hodes, 106 years old, eats a simple diet with not much animal fatand drinks skim milk.
Daisy McFadden, 99 years old, eats healthy meals with oatmeal, salad, and lean meat. She never drinks soda.
Difficult Words:
- Plant-based: Made from plants, not animals.
- Animal fat: Fat that comes from animals.
- Fast food: Quick, easy food from restaurants.
- Lean meat: Meat with little fat.
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Your daily diet greatly influences your health and lifespan. People living in “blue zones” tend to eat mostly plant-based foods. Four people aged 99 and older shared their diet habits:
- Elizabeth Francis, 115, eats everything but avoids fast food and doesn’t smoke or drink alcohol.
- Deborah Szekely, 102, follows a pescatarian diet with yogurt, bananas, salads, and fish. Her diet is similar to the Mediterranean diet.
- Shirley Hodes, 106, focuses on eating a simple and balanced diet with limited animal fat and drinks only skim milk.
- Daisy McFadden, 99, enjoys oatmeal, salads, and lean meats but avoids soda, preferring water and juice.
Difficult Words:
- Plant-based: Made mostly from plants.
- Pescatarian: A person who eats fish but not meat.
- Animal fat: Fat from animals.
- Mediterranean diet: A healthy diet with fish, whole grains, fruits, and vegetables.
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The foods you eat daily play a critical role in determining your overall health and longevity. People living in “blue zones,” regions known for long lifespans, typically consume a predominantly plant-based diet. Four centenarians shared insights into their dietary habits:
- Elizabeth Francis, at 115 years old, has a varied diet but avoids fast food and has never smoked or consumed alcohol.
- Deborah Szekely, 102, adheres to a pescatarian diet, consuming mostly fish, whole grains, and vegetables. Her diet mirrors the Mediterranean diet, known for its health benefits.
- Shirley Hodes, 106, follows a simple diet with minimal animal fat and relies on skim milk, reflecting the nutritional lessons she learned during World War II.
- Daisy McFadden, 99, maintains a balanced diet with oatmeal, salads, lean meats, and steamed vegetables, while avoiding sugary drinks like soda.
Difficult Words:
- Plant-based: Mainly derived from plants rather than animals.
- Pescatarian: A diet that includes fish but excludes other meats.
- Animal fat: The fat content that comes from animal products.
- Longevity: Long life or the length of a person’s life.
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