Today there are many fancy longevity supplements and hacks, but the reality is that we cannot control when we will die. In light of what the bible warns of the end of history, it’s also clear that the world as it is right now will not continue for 20, 30 or 50 years more. That means our concern in the realm of aging needs to be more practical, about following timeless principles that can help the body be as healthy and robust as it can. With that in mind, the following are 17 simple principles to go by to live a vibrant, healthy and happy life:
Eat a low to medium carbohydrate diet that avoids or minimizes sugar, alcohol, dairy and gluten to minimize inflammation. For a comprehensive guide on making healthy choices with your carbs go here.
Eat a low to moderate amount of protein, approximately 1 gram per kilogram of body weight. Make sure all of the protein you eat is high quality. Too much protein intake as per the traditional “1 gram per pound of body weight” has several deleterious effects. For a complete guide on making healthy protein choices go here.
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