I tried the fasting-mimicking diet and would 100 percent do it again

June 30, 2017/by Valter Longo

Sun Apr 21st, 2019

Would you like to improve your blood pressure? Eat 20 grams of dark chocolate. The longevity diet includes chocolate, in particular dark chocolate with 85% cocoa or even more. 🍫

In a new study in Portugal and published in the journal Nutrition, scientists administered dark chocolate to 30 healthy adults every day for a month. Participants showed a significant improvement of their blood pressure and pulse rates.

Read the article if you want to know more about the study! 👩‍⚕️

Eating dark chocolate every day improves your blood pressure
A study by the Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra, Portugal, found that 90 per cent cocoa chocolate improves our pulse rate and artery flexibility. ... Vedi altroVedi di meno

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Fri Apr 19th, 2019

The Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, Josè Graziano da Silva, has recently focused his agenda on obesity, a problem now affecting even poor countries.

One of the causes of this phenomenon is a higher consumption of industrial and processed foods with high levels of fats and sugar.
The longevity diet is, instead, based on healthy and nutrients-rich foods! 👩‍⚕️ ... Vedi altroVedi di meno

FAO - News Article: Combatting all forms of malnutrition and promoting innovation in agriculture top FAO priorities over next two years

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8 April 2019, Rome - FAO Director-General José Graziano da Silva in an opening address today to the organization's executive, the Council, has stressed that FAO will focus over the next two years on ...

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Thu Apr 18th, 2019

If you suffer from hypertension, a short nap in the afternoon could be beneficial! Pay also attention to your lifestyle. 😄

Reducing salt consumption, following a balanced diet, and regular physical activity can lower the risk of developing cardiovascular diseases! 👩‍⚕️ ... Vedi altroVedi di meno

Napping During the Day Keeps High Blood Pressure at Bay

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The study found that a daytime nap was associated with an average 5 mm Hg drop in blood pressure.

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Wed Apr 17th, 2019

A new study observed how older people who usually practice physical activity could have more than twice the probability to live longer.

Combine a healthy diet with regular exercise. They are the right allies for your healthy longevity! 👩‍⚕️ ... Vedi altroVedi di meno

Fitness Level After Age 70 Can Predict Longevity

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According to a research study from the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, a high fitness level at 70-plus is a better predictor of longevity than cardiovascular health.

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Tue Apr 16th, 2019

Thirty years of fast food. More variety, more salt, larger portions, and higher calories. 🍔
These are the results of an analysis of the menus of 10 of the most popular US fast-food restaurants, published in the "Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics".
We all know that a healthy diet is correlated with a long and healthy life. Share this article to remind the importance of eating healthy to your facebook friends! 👩‍⚕️

Thirty years of fast food: Greater variety, but more salt, larger portions, and added calories
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