Trying to find out why certain people live so long is always something interesting. The majority of us are naturally curious, and want to find out what food or activity can be the answer to a long and healthy life. This 117-year-old Italian told what she ate to have been healthy for so long. No one was waiting for this answer, but we all loved it!
The oldest person in the world lived 122 years. That is a French lady Jeanne Calment, who left her life in 1997. But, more recently, a lady from Italy named Giuseppina Projetto has reached the impressive 117 years.
Unfortunately, she said goodbye to her life last month, but has not left without revealing her secret to living so long – and the answer will surprise you. Having this age is an incredible achievement, and only a few can achieve that goal.
Giussepina was known as the ‘nonna of Italy’, and lived in a village near the beautiful city of Florence. She had a child, but unfortunately he breathed his last at the age of 39, victim of d*rowning.
Secret of longevity
The long life of Giuseppina Projetto, 117, can be attributed to a super food. She became the oldest person in Europe in December 2017. After her grandson told her the novelty, she said: ‘Really? And exactly how old I am? So many?’
At that time, Giuseppina Projetto revealed that she could not live a day without chocolate, and she attributed to this superfood, along with a positive attitude, her long and healthy life. Although chocolate is high in fat and calories, candy can really be beneficial. Studies have shown that the levels of antioxidants in dark chocolate are higher than in juices like acai berries and blueberries.
According to a 2015 study, a small amount of bitter chocolate consumed every day reduces the blood pressure of type 2 diabetics, and decreases fasting blood sugar. The flavonoids found in cocoa increase blood flow to the brain, which is beneficial for those at risk for stroke or dementia, and may even help prevent ca*ncer.
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