If you want to live longer, eat less
What is the real clue for a longer life? There is
no dearth of centurions on this planet, and the number is growing with every
passing day. If living long was the only desire, then many a wealthy men could
have extended their lives with the external help available in the market. But,
living an extended active life is difficult. There is end number of researches
carried out all over the world to know the real reason of healthy longevity,
yet no one could spell out the real reason with certainty. People depend on the
outcome of researches and try to follow some principles for future benefits.
The news on the Daily Mail on the same subject
matter attracted my eyes and after reading the article I started thinking on
it. Dr. Michael Mosley, in his presentation in the science show of BBC ‘Horizon’
quoted the suggestions of different researches saying high metabolic rate is a
factor for early death. It makes sense to understand that if the body utilizes its
maximum energy to digest the food, then it would lack enough energy for other
functioning needed for the life to go on healthily. To correct this problem, it
is suggested to eat less. Some communities in Japan and the United States follow
this pattern and have seen the benefits in longevity.
Due to high metabolic rate that comes from
excess eating eventually increases the free radicals creating the cause of
diseases, which affect our health, according to the report. The three meal
concept, which is well accepted in the society, is not really right, according
to Dr. Michael. We eat more often to fulfill our habits rather than hunger,
said he. The other important point that he mentioned is sporadic fasting in
support of calorie restrictions
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