100 Ways to Live to Be 100 - Part 8

Geez, more eating dos and don’ts (Some of these cause me great consternation, like #62, for example!):
61.  Eat Mediterranean. Greek and American research have found that eating a Mediterranean diet can cut premature deaths by up to 25 percent.
What, exactly, is a Mediterranean diet?  Simple - lots of fruit, vegetables, nuts, beans, and olive oil.
62. Take it easy on grilling.  I don’t know about you, but I’ve always associated “grilled food” with “healthy food.”  I read recently, however, that there IS a risk in grilling out too often - especially if you like your meat well-done.
Cooking at high temperatures creates chemicals that may increase your risk of cancer.  The American Cancer Society reports that it’s safe to grill occasionally - just don’t overdo it.  3-4 times a week?  That’d fall into the overdoing it category.
63.  Go easy on the drinks.  Did you know that too much wine - or any alcoholic beverage - increases the odds of damaging your liver and kidneys as well as increasing your risk of oral cancer?
64.  Up your antioxidant intake.  Drink tea instead of soda, and choose liberally from fruits and vegetables that are loaded with antioxidants. 

Black and Green Teas have powerhouse antioxidants that protect against heart disease and some cancers.

65.  Drink Apple Juice.  Doing so may prevent age-related memory loss.

66.  Switch to Whole Grains.  Just one daily serving helps lower your risk of hear disease.

67.  Eat more Oily Fish.  Doing so has been proven to alleviate arthritis, protect against diabetes, and boost brain health.  It’s also rich in omega-3 fatty acids which contribute to the health of your heart and arteries.  Check THIS out if you aren’t sure what fish are “oily fish” and what ones aren’t.  I had no freakin’ idea, so I was really glad to find this chart.

68.  Eat Miso Soup.  Have you ever done so?  I know I haven’t, but experts at Japan’s National Cancer Center found that having it regularly lowers death rates from cancer, heart disease and liver disease.

69. Cozy up to Gazpacho as well.  A study of volunteers showed that those who ate two bowls of Gazpacho every day for two weeks had higher levels of vitamin C and lower levels of stress chemicals.

70.  Java Junkies ReJoice!  I may have to cut back on grilling, I may need to replace more of my Diet Dr. Peppers with green tea, I may need to get familiar with Miso Soup, and I need to find out what in the heck Gazpacho even is - - - - but #70 I’m all over.

Just one cup of coffee a day seems to help protect against liver cancer.

I think I’ll end on a good note….

The crazy cool mug at the top is from Boca Java - who’s link happens to be to the left.

Have an impossibly great weekend!

Joi

By the way, the information I’m gathering for this “100 Ways..” posts come from Prevention.com, Prevention the Magazine and another of my favorite magazines “quick & simple.”