Over time, the things you do begin to define you and leave their mark on your health. Your lifestyle decisions can support your longevity and prevent certain diseases. Find out what healthy habits you can adopt to live long.
Not everything that happens in the body is based on genetic inheritance. The environment and lifestyle influence over 80% of the transformations that take place in the body. Although genetics plays a major role in the development of the body, it is important to focus on what you can change. You can set your daily routine and the environments in which you carry out your activity.
In some areas of the planet, people have a much higher life expectancy thanks to simple and effective habits. These are called the Blue Zones, which include: Okinawa in Japan, Sardinia in Italy, Ikaria in Greece, Nicoya in Costa Rica and Loma Linda in California.
In these regions, people reach ages exceeding 100 years. They live longer, healthier and enjoy life every day. You can try to take over their activities and make small changes in your daily routine to follow their example.
People who live in the Blue Zones rarely eat out. They choose to cook for themselves and often keep family recipes.
When you cook at home you can totally choose the ingredients you use. You can be sure to eat a small portion. Cooking can be an effective way to relieve stress as you focus on an enjoyable activity. In addition, cooking reduces the risk of mortality.
You can also try foods rich in antioxidants, such as: berries, apples, cocoa, avocados, cruciferous vegetables, nuts, legumes, olive oil, tomatoes and artichokes.
