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THE HEALTHY COCONUT: YOUR COMPLETE GUIDE TO THE ULTIMATE SUPERFOOD PDF, EPUB, EBOOK Jenni Madison | 240 pages | 01 May 2017 | Rockpool Publishing | 9781925429077 | English | Double Bay, NSW, Australia Healthy Snack Chips with Superfoods | Shape Sure, hot new "superfoods" like faro, chia seeds, and acai berries are getting all the attention, but that doesn't mean there aren't some old-school eats that are just as vitamin-packed. Here are a few of our favorites below. Eggs If you've been cooking with quinoa, great! But you can find some of the same health benefits in eggs with fewer calories. For example, one cup of quinoa has 8 grams of protein and calories, while one egg boats 6 grams of protein and only 78 calories. Eggs are also full of vitamins A, B, D, and K, and are proven to lower the risk of heart disease. Red Bell Peppers They have twice as much vitamin C as an orange milligrams in a half cup and also plenty of beta-carotene and lycopene. And even better, they're low in calories — only 25 calories in one medium pepper. Blueberries They boast more fiber in a single cup serving 3. Red meat may be a no-no when it comes to longevity, but plant-based foods of the same hue are a definite yes. Eating fruits and vegetables in a variety of bold, bright colors is a good way to make sure you're getting a good mix of nutrients, and experts say that red ones, specifically, can help you stay young. Among your best bets: red cabbage to guard against cancer and boost brain health, beet juice to lower blood pressure, and tomatoes to lower cholesterol. The world's oldest triathlete is still going strong at age 91, recently completing his 41st race in June. Arthur Gilbert, of Somerset, England, says he follows a balanced diet high in fruits and vegetables—and he especially loves bananas. Salmon, tuna, and other oily fish can help patients with heart disease live longer, studies have shown, because their omega-3 fatty acids help fight dangerous inflammation that can damage our DNA. The study also found that women who ate low-sodium soy sauce or tofu also saw heart-health benefits. While many experts say that organic foods are nutritionally the same as their conventionally grown counterparts, a few studies have shown that they may actually have more vitamins and minerals, after all. And a study from Newcastle University in the U. Foods grown without pesticides have higher levels of vitamin C and other immunity-boosting antioxidants. Leave a little on your plate after every meal if you want to live to , suggests author Dan Buettner, who studies so-called Blue Zones: areas around the world where people tend to live longer and healthier. Walter Breuning of Great Falls, Montana was the world's oldest man when he died in at age He attributed his longevity to eating only two meals a day, reported the Daily Mail, because "that's all you need. Breuning said he ate a big breakfast and lunch every day, skipped supper, drank lots of water, and ate plenty of fruit. Some people are willing to go even farther on their quest for eternal youth: Studies have shown that animals live longer if they eat only every other day, and a few diet programs have embraced this idea. These types of diets are likely very difficult to follow, however, and not safe for people with any chronic health conditions. Research from Washington University has also found that people who restrict their calorie intake have lower core temperatures—an indication that their bodies can operate as efficiently as possible. Fish, tofu, edamame, and vegetables are staples of the traditional Japanese diet, and Japanese people have been credited with having some of the world's longest lifespans. Residents of Okinawa, a long-life blue zone, eat 60 to grams of soy a day compared to practically zero grams for the average American. Many experts believe that following the Japanese style of eating has weight-control as well as longevity benefits: As the book title says, "Japanese Women Don't Get Old or Fat. Healthy fats from fish, olive oil, and nuts meets lean protein, fruits and vegetables, and moderate amounts of wine in the Mediterranean diet popular in Greece and Italy. This combination has been linked again and again in studies to longer life, healthier hearts, and lower rates of cancer, obesity, and Alzheimer's disease. Mediterranean cultures also tend to treat mealtime as an important social event, sitting down at the table with the whole family. Also known as the Viking Diet or the Scandinavian Diet, this meal plan focuses on the staples of Nordic cuisine: cabbage, rye bread, root vegetables, oatmeal, and fish. One year study found that the closer participants adhered to traditional Nordic diet guidelines, their risk of death dropped by 4 to 6 percent. If all else fails, good old home cooking may just be your ticket to longer life. Taking the bus to the supermarket to buy your ingredients might help, too: Grocery shopping and taking public transportation were also associated with a lower risk of dying. Just because your favorite food's not on this list doesn't mean you're doomed to a shorter life, however. Take Sister Cecilia Adorni of Hamden, Connecticut, who passed away in at age At her birthday party that year, coworkers yes, she was still working told CBS 2 New York that Adorni liked to eat an occasional steak. By Amanda MacMillan October 01, Save Pin ellipsis More. Testers loved the variety from tangy mustard onion to spicy sweet chili—all of which are great solo or with your favorite dip. Nutrition score per serving 1 ounce, about 11 chips, multi-grain flavor : calories, 7g fat 0. By Locke Hughes May 30, Save FB Tweet ellipsis More. Sneak in some good-for-you foods the next time an afternoon snack attack hits. Start Slideshow. Image zoom. Replay gallery. Superfood Secrets for a Healthy Life | Studies suggests that cruciferous vegetables like this one contain nutrients, such as fiber, vitamin C, and folate, that can help you cheat death. And that's likely the case even if you've already had a close call: A study from Vanderbilt University found that breast cancer survivors in Shanghai who ate more cruciferae—specifically of the turnip, cabbage, and bok choy variety popular in China—had lower risks of death or cancer recurrence during the study period. How to prevent heart disease, the largest killer in the United States, according to the latest report from the National Center of Health Statistics? Eat more foods that help keep your heart healthy, like avocados and others already on this list, and improve your odds of a long life. Avocados can lower your LDL "bad" cholesterol while raising your HDL "good" levels, and they help your body absorb heart-healthy vitamins like beta-carotene and lycopene. Lycopene is also an important nutrient in the fight against cancer—the second leading cause of death in the United States. And there's no better source than rosy red tomatoes. Eating them cooked, in pasta sauce, tomato soup, or chutney, actually increases the amount of carcinogen-fighting carotenoids your body is able to absorb. Beans, beans, are good for your A diet rich in beans and legumes increases levels of the fatty acid butyrate, which can protect against cancer growth, according to a study from Michigan State University. Experts say that fiber can protect against diabetes, heart disease, some cancers, and obesity, and can reduce cholesterol, blood sugar, and blood pressure. Several studies have suggested that small amounts of alcohol—no more than two drinks a day for men and one drink a day for women—can have heart-health benefits, and that moderate drinkers tend to live longer than heavier imbibers or teetotalers. A Harvard Medical School study also found that moderate drinking may also reduce men's risk of death in the two decades following a heart attack. If you want first-hand advice on longevity, listen to Tomoji Tanabe. The world's oldest man from until his death at in often told interviewers that his lifelong abstinence from alcohol was the key to his longevity. Tanabe's favorite foods were miso soup with clams and fried shrimp. Surprise: he also drank milk every day. Raymonde and Lucienne Wattelade, who were certified as the world's oldest twins in at age 98 then later dethroned when an older pair emerged , say their drinks of choice keep them feeling young: Whiskey for Raymonde, and pastis, an anise-flavored liqueur, for Lucienne. The sisters, who were on the French gymnastics team in the , also credit their good health to regular exercise, like dancing. A strong immune system is an important part of living to a ripe old age, and for that you need lots of disease-fighting antioxidants. Health nutrition expert Frances Largeman-Roth, RD, swears by pureh tea —an earthy, rich variety that contains even more antioxidants than its better-known green counterpart. Steep a pureh tea bag for three to five minutes and serve with lemon and honey. In April, year-old Ethel Engstrom told the Pasadena Star News that she stays healthy by eating well and drinking about 12 cups of black coffee a day. When researchers controlled for factors like smoking, drinking, and eating red meat, they found that coffee drinkers—both men and women—tended to live longer. Eat chocolate, add a year to your life.