How exactly do you live longer? Perhaps only truly long-lived centenarians can answer this question.
Although the experience of individual long-lived elderly is not universal, if the life experience of more than 2,000 long-lived centenarians is combed, it has great reference value. This centenarian survey report from Jiangsu Province reveals this answer for you.
The survey report reveals the reasons and lifestyles of centenarians living longevity, and puts forward different views on modern health concepts, for example, modern health care proposes that eating vegetarian longevity and eating pickles causes cancer, which can not be fully applicable to these centenarians. The conclusion may not be completely scientific and has great reference value.
Who are centenarians?
1. From a geographical point of view: Nantong City has the largest number of centenarians in the province
The survey covered 2095 centenarians, of which 527 were in Nantong City, accounting for more than 1/4 of the total number of centenarians in Jiangsu Province.
2. From the perspective of subordinates: dogs have the most centenarians
Of the 2,095 centenarians, the oldest was 111 years old, and 9.5 percent of the centenarians aged 105 and over.
Among them, dogs are the most, followed by chickens, and again monkeys, sheep, horses, etc.
Folk fertility pays attention to the appearance of large genera, such as dragons, tigers, horses, pigs, snakes, etc., but from the survey, at least the birth year is relatively longevity does not have much effect.
3. In terms of gender: female centenarians are 4 times more likely than men
In terms of gender, among the 2,095 centenarians, only 424 are male birthday stars, accounting for only about 1/4 of female birthday stars.
This is in line with the trend towards normal life expectancy for men and women, but it further shows that with age, the mortality rate for men is higher than for women, and it is more pronounced in the age group of 100 years of age.
According to the survey, the 9 birthday stars over the age of 110 are all women; The maximum age of male birthday stars is 109, while there are 12 female birthday stars aged 109.
What are the common characteristics of centenarians?
1. From the point of view of personality: centenarians are very open-minded
Although centenarians are not as economically and physically fit as ordinary people, their sense of life satisfaction and happiness is higher than that of ordinary people.
The survey found that about two-thirds of centenarians strongly agreed with the statement that "no matter what happens", only 5.8% said they could not think about it.
In addition, most centenarians are also confident, "they have the final say in their own affairs", but they are not stubborn and willing to listen to the advice of their families, showing that they are very open-minded.
2. From the point of view of exercise: centenarians rarely exercise
Exercise is good for health, but it also varies from person to person.
The survey shows that centenarians in Jiangsu, both in the past and now, rarely exercise, contrary to the current situation in which retirees actively participate in morning or evening exercises.
Perhaps this shows that centenarians' physical fitness is already relatively good and does not need much exercise to stay healthy; Or this shows that centenarians have a slower pace of life and don't need much exercise to relieve stress.
3. From the perspective of the family: centenarians have longevity genes
The survey found that most of the ancestors of centenarians also lived a long life. More than 65% of centenarians' mothers live more than 80 years old, and more than 70% have fathers who live more than 80 years old; Grandparents lived more than 90 years old in 16.1%, and grandparents lived more than 90 years old accounted for 13.8%, both higher than the normal population. This shows that longevity has a certain relationship with the longevity of the elders.
It was also found that family members outside the blood relationship of centenarians, and even adopted children, also had a higher life expectancy.
4. From birth: The eldest in the family tends to live the longest
Among siblings, centenarians are mostly the eldest in the family. Of the 2,095 centenarians, only 2.7 percent had one child, and nearly 80 percent had two to five siblings. Among them, the eldest in the family has the longest life, followed by the second eldest in the family, and again the third in the family.
In addition to family culture, living habits, and atmosphere of getting along, what other factors are still a mystery.
What do centenarians love to eat?
1. From the point of view of drinks: centenarians love to drink plain water
According to the survey, more than 70% of centenarians like to drink water, and most of them have the habit of drinking water in the morning. And nearly ninety percent of the elderly often drink boiled water, and only about 1/8 of the elderly usually drink tea.
This shows that centenarians do not pay much attention to drinks, as long as they are light, safe and hygienic.
2. From the perspective of staple foods: centenarians eat whole grains
Staple foods are essential foods every day, and modern nutrition advocates a cereal-based dietary pattern.
The staple food of Jiangsu centenarians is in line with this principle. Surveys show that centenarians' staple foods are mainly corn, potatoes, potatoes, taro, soybeans, peanuts and other coarse grains, and fine grains are flour and rice processed by themselves.
These coarse grains are rich in dietary fiber, vitamins, minerals and other nutrients, which are conducive to maintaining stable blood sugar and blood pressure and preventing cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases.
3. From the side dishes: I like to eat cold coleslaw
Centenarians also have good teeth, they especially like to eat cold vegetables, turnips, garlic, cucumbers, asparagus, leeks yellow and other vegetables, often eaten by them.
This preserves the freshness and nutrition of the vegetables, especially the various enzymes. When eaten raw, the activity of enzymes is preserved, which can better promote the body's absorption and drive away toxic substances from the body.
4. From the perspective of side food: centenarians love soy products
The modern concept of health preservation believes that tobacco and alcohol should be refused, more vegetarian, and less meat vegetables and pickled foods, because pickled vegetables are more likely to cause cancer.
But Jiangsu centenarians do not fully follow this concept. The survey found that most elderly people often eat meat, fish, eggs and pickled vegetables, and more than 90% often eat soy products.
This shows that centenarians do not have too many taboos about side foods, as long as they are moderate, balanced and palatable.
Soy products are rich in high-quality protein, unsaturated fatty acids, isoflavones and other nutrients, which are beneficial to reduce cholesterol, prevent arteriosclerosis, antioxidant, etc., and are beneficial to longevity.
5. From the point of view of characteristics: love tofu cabbage, always prepare green onion, ginger and garlic
The survey shows that Jiangsu centenarians love local specialties for ten minutes. They all love to eat fish and shrimp, and often eat them with cabbage and tofu, and have eaten them for most of their lives.
They use their ingredients mostly locally. The meat should be slaughtered on the same day, the vegetables should be picked on the same day, the fish should be killed on the spot, the melons and fruits should be picked on the same day, and the tofu and dried tea should be made on the same day, which ensures the freshness and nutrition of the ingredients.
It seems that "anytime, anywhere" is the most authentic dietary portrayal of Jiangsu centenarians!