ChinaAt the age of 106, Mr. Lam, living in Jiangsu, has rosy, healthy skin thanks to regularly eating nutritious foods and living happily.
During annual checkups, Mr. Lam’s health is always better than people in his 70s and 80s in the same village. Her blood lipids, blood pressure and other indicators are all normal.
Mr. Lam’s secret to good health and longevity is “nourishing blood vessels”. This is the most important organ in the body, distributed in most tissues, has the largest area and the most complex function.
Eat nutritious foods regularly
Bad living habits and a high-fat diet will cause vascular problems to appear earlier, directly affecting longevity. Although he lived frugally, Mr. Lam was always a meticulous and cautious person in eating and drinking. The old lady actively balances meat and vegetables, never trying to eat too much meat. In addition, she also eats more fish and chicken to ensure she gets enough nutrients.
Buckwheat is one of Mr. Lam’s favorite dishes, which he often uses to make cakes. According to experts, this food helps reduce blood fat and nourish healthy blood vessels.
Buckwheat is healthier than white rice because it contains bioflavonoids and selenium, which help eliminate free radicals, repair cells, and improve insulin sensitivity. This food effectively treats cancer and helps fight diabetes.
Mr. Lam also supplements peptides daily, which is considered the “bodyguard of blood vessels”, often used by traditional Chinese medicine doctors. Peptide supplements can prevent vascular aging. Peptides are found in many foods such as eggs, milk, fish and meat.
Control your salt intake
When he was young, Mr. Lam’s family was relatively poor so they did not use much salt in their daily food. This accidentally causes the old lady to have good health and a long life. When reducing salt in the daily menu, blood pressure is regulated, does not adversely affect the normal functioning of blood vessels, blood circulates more easily, thereby improving physical health.
The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends that each adult consume less than 5 grams of salt a day (equivalent to one teaspoon). Eating a lot of salt is an important cause contributing to the increased incidence of hypertension and deaths from cardiovascular disease. Cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of death in the world, accounting for 30% of all global deaths. Eating too much salt also increases the risk of stomach cancer, kidney failure, osteoporosis and other health disorders.
Live positively
Mr. Lam shared that he always tries to live happily every day. Since her husband passed away, she has lived in the old house for more than 30 years. Even though he is over 100 years old, he still practices Tai Chi in the small square at the beginning of the village, busy harvesting the throne when the harvest comes.
According to experts, an active lifestyle is very helpful in preventing Alzheimer’s disease and protecting the brain. An optimistic attitude and a comfortable mood can promote smooth blood circulation and prevent signs of dementia.
Exercise helps improve overall health, the immune system, improve resistance, and reduce the risk of chronic diseases.