New research with centenarians in two Blue Zones is showing amazing possibilities that lifestyle changes can transform your health and allow you to live a long productive life.
People have been searching for secrets to delay the aging process - the proverbial Fountain of Youth. Ponce de Leon was sent out by the King of England to find an actual fountain that had the reputation of prolonging your youth or most recently stem cell research.
What are Blue Zones?
Blue Zones are areas where there are large pockets of people who live past that age of 100. What is most remarkable about them is that they have very little disability, are strong and active, and enjoy great health.
They are seldom ill, have no chronic inflammation and few infectious diseases. The majority are free of chronic diseases such as high blood pressure, cancer, diabetes and obesity.
Centenarians Have Spectacular Guts
The human gut consists of trillions of symbiotic bacterial microbes that need to be fed. Research was done where they checked the fecal samples of centenarians for over two years in Japan and Italy. It was discovered that these centenarians had very diverse gut bacteria resulting in less inflammation. They feed their belly bugs so they thrive and do a great job with absorbing nutrients, boosting metabolism, improving sleep and helping mental health. What you eat makes a difference! These stellar centenarians eat lots of prebiotics and probiotics.
Probiotics
Probiotics are the helpful bacteria - the good guys.
Contrary to popular belief, the human body needs a certain amount of bacteria to function optimally. Over time, especially as we get older, the body’s ability to produce bacteria naturally declines. This is where eating more probiotic-rich foods can come into the picture.
Reasons for Probiotic Decline
Excessive alcohol consumption
Best Probiotics to Eat
Prebiotics
Prebiotic foods have high indigestible fiber which causes your gut bacteria to thrive and increase. When you eat junk food - as in processed foods and simple carbs - there is nothing left over for the belly bugs. These help you break down and absorb your food. As you get more good guys in there you keep the bad guys from multiplying.
Prebiotic foods are high in special types of fiber that support digestive health and even boost your immune system and improve your metabolic health. For best results eat them raw.
Best Prebiotics to Eat
Eating the right foods can make a huge difference
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