Source: Food Explorer
A few days ago, 2,095 centenarians were surveyed. The maximum life expectancy is 111 years, with 9.5% of them aged 105 years and above. A comprehensive analysis of the reasons for their longevity and lifestyle has drawn some conclusions that are of great reference value.
1. Male centenarians make up only a quarter of women.
Many data show that the average life expectancy of men is lower than that of women. However, of the 2,095 people over the age of 100, only 424 are men and only about a quarter are women. A lot of data shows that the mortality rate is higher for men with age, and higher for people over 100 years old. According to a survey of 2,095 centenarians, all over the age of 110 were women, with the highest age being 109 for men and 12 for women.
2. Mostly optimistic.
In addition to other factors, personal factors are also related to a person's lifespan, such as personal habits, personality, and so on. The results showed that the life satisfaction and happiness of centenarians in Jiangsu Province were higher than those of the general population. In this survey, two-thirds of the respondents answered in a very positive way that "no matter what happens, we must overcome", and only 5.8% said "overcome". In addition, the survey found that the majority of respondents are confident but not stubborn and are good at listening to their family members.
3. Have longevity genes.
Another individual factor of longevity can be heredity, which can be reflected in the longevity of family members. Among them, 70% of centenarians have fathers living longer than 80 years and 65% of mothers living longer than 80 years. Among those over 90 years old, 16.1% live at their grandfather's house and 13.8% live at their grandmother's house. When their parents and grandparents lived earlier, these centenarians were all from more than 100 years ago. At that time, the average life expectancy of Chinese was more than 30 years. People over the age of 80 may be associated with their strong genes.
The secret of the diet of the elderly.
The survey also included the diet of centenarians. Studies have shown that they have the following main eating habits.
1. Love soy products.
9. People who live a long life often eat soy products. Soy products do not contain cholesterol but are rich in protein and other trace elements. Therefore, replacing a small amount of meat with soy products can prevent obesity, hyperlipidemia, high blood pressure, arteriosclerosis, coronary heart disease and other diseases, so it can be regarded as a way to prolong life.
2. Dietary supplementation of bone nutrition
3. Likes to eat fresh food
The nutrients in fresh food are well preserved and do not cause much harm to the human body. Therefore, theoretically, long-term consumption of fresh food is more beneficial for increasing life expectancy than long-term consumption of stale food.
4. Choose whole grains as a staple food
The unsaturated fatty acids contained in whole grains can soften cholesterol in blood vessels and reduce the occurrence of cardiovascular diseases; Dietary fiber is of great help to diabetic patients, can prevent constipation and colon cancer, so it has a positive effect on longevity.