8 foods that help the elderly live longer

Olive oil

40 years ago, research studies from seven countries reported that monounsaturated fats (contained in olive oil) can significantly reduce the prevalence of heart disease and cancer. Now, we know that olive oil also contains polyphenols – which have antioxidant capabilities and help with anti-aging.

Yoghurt

In the 1980s, the Georgian Soviet Socialist Republic was rumored to have more people living longer than any other country, and at the same time, they announced that their secret food for longevity was yogurt.

They eat yogurt for a long time because yogurt contains calcium, which can delay osteoporosis, and contains beneficial bacteria that help them stay healthy and reduce intestinal diseases related to aging.

　Fish

Thirty years ago, researchers began to study why the Inuit had almost no heart disease because their diets contained large amounts of fish. Fish contains a lot of omega-3 fats. It can help prevent the accumulation of cholesterol in arteries and prevent heart rate disorders.

Chocolate

People living on the coast of Panama are 90% less likely to suffer from heart disease than people living in mainland Panama. They drink drinks with a particularly high cocoa ratio for a long time to ensure the health of their blood vessels. Prevent type 2 diabetes, kidney disease and Alzheimer's disease.