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Almost all of us want to reach a dignified age and enjoy good health even in old age. Although average human life expectancy is slowly increasing, there are still several things we can do for ourselves that will help us age more slowly. Francisco Núñez Olivera died on January 29, 2018. He was then a respectable 113 years old. What are his tips for maintaining good physical and mental condition?
- Live in calm and peace
- Have a glass of wine every day
- Eat the right foods
- Engage in physical activity
Avoid stress and drink wine
Longevity is usually enjoyed by people who live at home with their family, do not have to be overly stressed and are ideally surrounded by nature and a rural environment. The same was true for Francisco. He treated himself to a glass of wine every day, whether it was white, rosé, red or sparkling.
Francisco included lots of vegetables in his diet. He even grew most of them himself in the garden. He ate vegetables raw or steamed, or also in the form of broth. He often consumed fish and shellfish, or enjoyed other stewed meats. The key is that the meal is nutritionally valuable and does not unnecessarily lose vitamins during preparation.
Consume dairy products and nuts every day
Every day Francisco ate yogurts and other dairy products. He also liked to have a handful of nuts and a glass of milk for breakfast each morning. Dairy products and nuts should generally not be missing from a balanced diet, and they can also help us achieve longevity. Nowadays you can also consume soy, nut and other plant-based milks.
Keep your body active. Take part in sports, exercise or long walks. Find an activity you enjoy and can do every day. Although it is no longer common to work in the fields today, one of the things Francesco advocated was hard and demanding work. He said it is necessary to strengthen your body physically, not to sit for most of the day and not to stay only inside the house, but to go out often into the fresh air.
