“Eat everything that nutritionists ban today”: a centenarian revealed the secret of life up to 112 years – the doctor did not believe his ears

The Israeli doctor Michael Goren has devoted a lot of time to studying the habits of people who have crossed the century. He became interested in this topic after a major surgery in 1930, when doctors had to remove one kidney. Then Goren decided to find ways to improve health and began to ask elderly patients about their lifestyle, writes Zen channel “Just Live”.

One day he met a man who he said was 126 years old. The old man said that all his life he went to bed early and got up before dawn. But Goren paid special attention to his nutrition.

The centenarian fasted twice a week, and on the other days he ate corn and millet porridge, bread, vegetables, cheese, beans and fruits. He only allowed meat and fish once a week and on holidays. The main rule was not to overeat: the old man believed that it was better to be a little undernourished than to overload the body with food.

Another unusual story Goren learned from his friend Elchik. He introduced him to his grandfather Chaim, who was 112 years old. The old man traveled a lot, worked as a gold prospector and ate quite modestly. His diet most often included milk, cheese, bread, vegetables and sauerkraut.

Chaim only ate meat for two years when he was in Siberian exile. Then he had to eat even bear cubs, after which, according to him, a rash appeared. The centenarian also advised to abandon sugar, sweet tea and eggs, and meat is often replaced with cheese and tomatoes.

However, Michael Goren took from the stories of old people not only eating habits. He noted that many centenarians knew how to be content with small things, were calm about failures and appreciated each new day.

According to the doctor, an important role in longevity is played by the mental state of a person. Loneliness, constant dissatisfaction with life and a sense of self-uselessness can deprive older people of the desire to live. Goren came to the conclusion that it is not enough to monitor nutrition for a long life: it is equally important to maintain interest in life, find reasons for joy and appreciate what you have.