5 Little Known Ways to Live Long

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Want to have a long and beautiful life? Then you better follow these SIMPLE rules:

1. Drink daily at least 5 cups of black or green tea. The two types of tea are rich in catechins, which will keep away heart and blood vessel diseases!

2. Avoid fast foods like burgers, because a larger amount of 500 g per week, is leading to the risk of various cancers and heart diseases.

3. Walk at least 30 minutes daily, preferably in a faster pace. If you are an overweight person, try to walk at least 10 minutes a day to protect your heart from different disorders!

4. Red foods are a rich source of polyphenols, it reduces the risk of heart, blood vessels, arteries diseases and Alzheimer. Some examples of red food: grapes, red wine or blueberries!

5. Think permanently. Intensive brain activity means at least 86 % percent more chances to prevent illnesses like Alzheimer!

You think I forgot something? Please share your thoughts below!

Introducing the Essential Guide to Healthy Eating

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Every day we are told to eat more healthily and take greater responsibility for our health.  

So what does this mean? What is a healthy diet? 

What should you buy and eat to ensure that you are following a healthy eating regime.

The concept of healthy eating is not new, but what constitutes a healthy diet does change. 

50 years ago a healthy diet would have looked rather different to that of one today.

Optimum Diet and Health

Much of the current research into nutrition is concerned with determining the optimum diet for health. It is known that many foods help to combat diseases, and likewise, others cause disease.

In an ideal world everyone will know what to eat to ensure that they achieve optimum health, even if the food is not always available. It is important to mention first that there are not really any “bad” foods. 

A bad diet is not one that includes a few “unhealthy” foods, but a diet that is unbalanced. Sugar, fat and salt are all essential in a healthy diet, but consuming too much is what causes problems.

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WARNING: Your Body Could Suffer A Lot Without THESE Foods

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Wondering what I'm talkin' about? About all foods rich in PROBIOTICS.

According to Dr. Oz, intestinal flora balance can be destroyed many times, due to stress or digestive diseases. Antibiotics can lead to restoration of intestinal flora.

Probiotics are more effective, but they also have other benefits: boost immunity, prevent food allergies, improve cholesterol, eliminate the possibility of infection of digestive tract, prevents bad bacteria in the body.

Because there are also good bacteria important for intestinal flora!

In the winter, you are more exposed to the risk of viral and bacterial infections, the consumption of probiotics can help prevent them.

Here are some foods rich in probiotics: yogurt, kefir, cheese; sauerkraut; fermented soy sauce (miso); microalgae (spirulina, chlorella); fermented foods low in salt.

Best yogurt is the one containing Lactobacillus bulcaricus, Streptococcus thermophillus, L Casei Imunitass, Lactobacillus acidophilus or Bifidobacteria. Good yogurt must not contain milk powder, dyes, flavors, fruits, thickeners or sugars and it's not valid for more than 10 days!

Are You One of Those Fools That Believe These 4 CRAP About Tea?

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So, are you curious about what crap I'm talkin' about? I bet you are!!! Let's start!

1. Tea loses its properties if mixed with milk

A true nonsense... because recent scientific evidence shows that after mixing with milk, tea does not change the amount of catechins assimilated by the body.

Catechins are antioxidants that are designed to prevent certain cancers.

2. Any stomach problems can be cured with mint tea

The truth is that this tasty drink is not always recommended, gastric acid is just one of the diseases that may worsen if mint tea consumption. When you have stomach problems, according to experts, appeal to ginger tea.

3. Tea is more beneficial if it is not mixed with anything

I think you agree when I say that sounds downright ridiculous! The truth is that if you add lemon juice, citric acid in its composition contributes to its flavonoids preservation.

Flavonoids are compounds that turn teas into real medicines!

Want to have better concentration power? Add a little honey in each cup of tea you drink!

4. Tea has no term of validity

Unfortunately, IT DOES! About after six months almost any tea loses its properties.

Journal of Food Science in the United States in 2009 proved that green tea loses about 32% of properties after 6 months, if you want to avoid this, you can do this by keeping the tea in a sealed container in an area devoid of light or humidity! But after a while, tea properties will still disappear!

Little Known Facts About Meat (A Must Read)

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You are an incurable foodie and meat is a delicacy that you like to enjoy quite often?

It means that you should know a few essential things that coud keep your body healthy!

Beef

Has a high content of vitamins and minerals!

But unfortunately, boiling at high temperatures leads to the emergence of harmful compounds, and because of them, excessive consumption of beef can cause cancer.

Chicken

It's very important for older people, because it prevents bone loss. It's a good source of selenium and vitamin B6, the first being responsible for protecting the thyroid hormone and immune system, the latter prevents heart disease and improves energy levels.

Unfortunately, chicken contains 3 times more lipids than protein and omega 3 essential fatty level is very low.

Pork

It is low in sodium chloride, a very good source of protein and iron, only 100 grams of pork gives us 15% of the daily required amount of iron and 30% of daily needed amount of zinc.

But excess pork can lead to increased cholesterol and heart disease occurrence.

Fish

The meat is rich in animal proteins, given the low level of connective tissue, proteins can be easily assimilated by the body. It is an excellent source of omega 3, 6 and 9 which help improve cholesterol.

But watch out, due to a substance called arachidonic acid, excessive consumption of fish can make you gain a heart disease.

Soy - Perfect Substitute of Meat

Is very low in calories, very high in protein and essential amino acids, making it perfect for anyone who wants to lose weight or simply maintain their health!

What other perfect substitute do you? Please share your comments below!

Want to avoid winter diseases? Read this!

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Winter makes its presence felt. Are you curious what's the miracle diet to avoid winter cold or other specific diseases?

Dr. Joel Fuhrman shows the 2-weeks diet by which we can all stay healthy during the winter, at least this is what claims the famous nutritionist!

Daily for 2 weeks, consume:

A large salad made ​​up of several greens, tomatoes and raw vegetables.

A significant amount of legumes, recommended a soup with mushrooms and onions.

A cup of nuts and seeds.

A plate full of green vegetables.

Remember to stay away from animal products, especially processed ones that you find in stores!

Dr. Fuhrman is very confident in the results of this diet, you've resorted to such a diet before? What do you think about it? Please share your comments below!

Introducing The Diet That Makes People Live 100+ Years (Even Those With Incurable Diseases)

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Have you ever wondered if there is a place in the world where you can live very easily more than 100 years regardless of health status? The answer is ... YES!!!

This place is Ikaria Island, located in southern Aegean islands.

How is it to live in this place? Imagine a life where you wake up every morning without the help of the clock, a world where the consumed foods are completely natural, without being affected by various chemical processes during their development and stress just... there isn't here!

Old veteran Stamatis Moraitis

In this little secluded paradise lives an old Greek war veteran named Stamatis Moraitis, who according to an article in the New York Times, when he was about 60 years old and living in America, was diagnosed with lung cancer.

Doctors said that he'll live up to 9 months. Instead undergo treatment for recovery, he chose to come to Ikaria, a place where he knew a long time.

On the island, had an ikarian lifestyle, fed only with fresh vegetables, resting, meanwhile observed that feels much better, and after 9 months not only he still lived, but was much healthier.

After 25 years, he returned to America to discuss with those physicians about diagnosis received. To his surprise, they all died!

Daily Diet of Ikariens

For breakfast, the islanders prefer goat milk, coffee, wine, sage tea, bread and honey.

At lunch, the only foods are beans, potatoes, herbs and seasonal vegetables, all from their own garden.

Dinner is composed of bread and goat milk.

At events such as Christmas or Easter, ikariens prefer pork, pig being raised by them!

And Exactly What Is the Cause of This Longevity?

Goat milk significantly improves digestion more than cow's milk and has the ability to reduce stress.

Olive oil has a positive impact on cholesterol, for better efficiency, the oil shouldn't be heated.

Low levels of saturated fats from meat and dairy products reduces the risk of heart disease.

Vegetables and legumes are full of antioxidants that slow the aging process.

Wine is rich in antioxidants, but only consumed in moderation, it can have a positive impact on your health.

Potatoes (not fried ones) have a high content of vitamin B6, potassium and fiber.

Ikariens favorite teas are made from herbs gathered on the island, herbs like wild maghian, rosemary, sage and mint.

Ikariens enjoy a daily teaspoon of honey. Ikaria honey types are unique and designed for various diseases.

Words of 101 years old Ikarian woman: "We forget to die!"

What about ikarian lifestyle? Please share your comments below!