HOW TO LIVE ABOVE 100
YEARS’: The low life expectancy
rate of the present generations has been attributed to so many factors. These
factors that determine the health of man and his life span have been grouped
under physical and spiritual.
Physically, the sudden death
syndrome, which is as a result of the big diseases such as cardiovascular
disease, diabetes, cancer, malaria, smoke and other ailment, can be prevented
by individuals through balance diet.
Nature has provided all that man
needs to stay healthy, but problem set in when man does not abide by nature’s
design, especially life style choices.
“A fish cannot survive without water,
birds fly in certain direction and craft obey certain design rules for them not
to crash. But most humans do not obey these laws and they either fall sick or
die. A lot of persons do eat in excess what is supposed to taken moderately.
Everything should be in moderation.
It is amazing the way and manner
youths gulp energy drinks and patronize canned and fatty foods. Energy drinks
have no nutritional value and most consumers always have diabetes, cancer and
other related ailments resulting low immune system and renal failure.
People should embrace preventive
medicine ones notice any change in the body system or signs of ailment: it is
cheaper to maintain a healthy system by taking preventive measures than
treating ailment. A lot of money can be saved through prevention. Nigerians
have geriatrics, even their 80s. the younger generation should learn from the
older, the secrets of longevity such as excises and moderation in everything.
Common eating plans will be of great help to the body system, because the foods
that have fats, oil and sweet should be eating sparingly, whereas fruit and
vegetables should be eating more often.
Speaking extensively on food,
carbohydrates are the best class of food, as 65 per cent of meal of meal should
be carbohydrate. It has much fiber.
Whole grains are best sources of
carbohydrates for the body because they take more time to design and provide
lasting fuel to sustain the body. In short, they keep hunger at bay longer. Try
to stay away from refined grain such as white bread, over processed and
filtered garri. Good sources of whole grain include oats, whole white bread,
brown rice, quinoa, whole grain pasta.
Oils such as butter and margarine
should be used sparingly; all healthy recommended fat can be gotten from your
fish, nuts, and mono-saturated fats such as olive, canola and avocado oils.
Protein is the most expensive class
of food and the most dangerous. It is wise to choose lean cuts of meat, fish
and chicken, as well as beans and legumes, for protein. Since most proteins
come with additional components- fat, carbohydrate and other nutrients- it is
importance to choose quality sources, such as that small amount of fat. Fish
and beans contain beneficial oils and nutrients, such as omega fatty acids in
fish and fiber in beans.
For fruits and vegetable, they
provide vital fiber, nutrients, vitamins and minerals and are a major source of
antioxidants, which help rid the body of toxic waste through our organs. Aim to
have two three serving of vegetable daily. Fruit and vegetable that are apple,
bananas, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, red peppers, spinach, cabbage, carrots,
corn, mangoes, pumpkin, and many more.
Other ways to live healthy life are---1. Truth: always be truthful to be
free from calamity. Lie will make you to lose your integrity. If you are not
truthful you always be seething one punishment or the other whereby r educing
your sound health.
2. Total devotion to one hobby: hobby
is a thing that gives you happiness and joy when you are doing it. The joy and
happiness derive from one’s hobby promotes sound health for long life.
3. Exercise: is very important factor
when considering natural health ways 50% health derives exercise. The most
important fact of survival, after air, water, salt and food is exercise. There
is no drug in current use that holds as much promise for long health as a life-
time program of physical exercise.
4. No smoking.
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