Sister Andre was asked about thesecrets to her longevitythroughout her lifetime.
Eat communally.
One hallmark of a Catholic religious life is communal livingwhich extends to eating among people as well.
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We’d venture to guess this was one key to Sister Andre’s long life.
Science has plenty to say about the benefits of sitting down to meals with family and friends.
Enjoying food with others is a core principle of the Mediterranean diet, too.
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(The French are especially famous for their leisurely communal meals).
Savor your favorite foods.
You might be surprised by Sister Andre’s most-cited dietary choices.
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Savoring food can boost mood and relieve stresstwo important pieces of the longevity puzzle.
After all, happiness is associated with a longer life!
Onestudyshowed that people with better moods were 35% less likely to die over the course of five years.
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Practice moderation (especially with alcohol).
ADutch studyof over 5,000 people found that moderate wine intake was positively associated with longevity, especially in women.
Binge drinking, on the other hand, reduced the lifespan.
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The sweet spot for reaching age 90 or older appeared to be 5-15 grams of alcohol per day.
Choose foods that are high in antioxidants.
As antioxidants dial down inflammation throughout the body, they helpreduce the risk of age-related diseases.
Sounds like a delicious formula for a long and healthy life.
