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8 NUTRIENTS YOU NEED TO CONSUME TO LIVE LONGER
None of us will live forever, but it’s up to us to lead a longer life, paying attention to what we eat. We explain 8 foods that will help you when consumed regularly to extend your life and improve your quality of life.
1- Garlic
More and more evidence is being put forward that 10 of the many components contained in garlic help fight cancer. Garlic also contains immune-boosting compounds that promote the breakdown of substances that lead to cancer. For example, diallyl sulfide, which is contained in garlic, has the ability to break down carcinogens in the body.
According to studies, people who regularly consume garlic are 50 percent more fortunate to get stomach cancer than those who eat little or none.
2- Green tea
Green tea Japanese cuisine indispensable impressive has many benefits; improve cardiovascular health, regulate blood pressure, strengthen the immune system and helps to lower cholesterol.
Studies say that green tea, which is rich in health-boosting flavonoids, can also help reduce the risk of cancer.
The research results, published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, also seem to support these health claims.
In a study conducted with more than 40 thousand participants, it was found that the risk of death of those who drank 3-4 cups of green tea a day was reduced by 16 percent.
3- Turkish olive oil
Most of us stay away from fats to stay healthy, but olive oil has a separate place on this list.
Research shows that olive oil has phenols that have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, which can help reduce the risk of developing heart disease and having a stroke.
Olive oil is also the basis of the Mediterranean diet, which is considered the healthiest way of eating in the world. According to studies, those who follow the Mediterranean diet have an estimated 2 to 3 years longer chance of living 20 percent longer than others.
4- Fatty fish
The Japanese are the longest-lived people in the world. Many researchers attribute this to diets with a high content of fish. Choosing fish over red meat not only reduces your risk of experiencing many health problems associated with red meat, such as heart disease.
At the same time, fatty fish such as salmon, mackerel, sardines and trout also have many different health benefits. Oily fish is a good source of vitamins A and D, which strengthen the immune system.
They are rich in Omega-3 fatty acids, which are effective against heart and brain diseases, the risk of stroke. Scientists have also discovered that DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) in fish is the key to fighting Alzheimer’s: DHA improves brain function by slowing the progression of Alzheimer’s disease.
5- Colorful fruits and vegetables
Studies show that those who eat more fruits and vegetables live longer than those who don’t. Of course, all fruits and vegetables are useful for our health, but the colored ones have their place a little separately.
Because the natural pigments that give them their color can also help prevent cancer. The longest-lived people in the world are Okinawans, they have a rich diet of fruits and vegetables, especially dark green and yellow varieties.
In particular, the Okinawa diet replaces the rice that the Japanese often consume with orange and purple sweet potatoes. Then it is followed by whole grains, legumes and fiber-rich vegetables. Purple potatoes are also grown in several other places in Turkey, especially in Sivas.
6- Dark chocolate
Cocoa is with antioxidants that can help reduce your risk of heart disease, which is one of the leading causes of death in the world.
JC, who lived for 122 years and 164 days, attributed this good health to the dark chocolate she consumed regularly and paying attention to its quantity.
Remember that a small piece of dark chocolate a day is enough to improve the quality of your health. Also, give preference to chocolate bars that are rich in flavonoids and contain at least 70 percent cocoa with less sugar.
7- Cranberry
This little fruit is literally life-saving when it comes to our health. Cranberries are full of antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and immune-boosting herbal extracts.
The more plant-based nutrients that enter our body, the greater the protection against diseases. Phytochemicals, especially those found in red fruits, fight cancer-causing molecules.
In a study conducted by Cornell University, researchers tested cranberry extracts on breast cancer cells in humans and found that most of the cancerous cells were destroyed within 4 hours.
8- Coffee bean
Antioxidants found in coffee prevent life-threatening diseases such as cancer, heart disease, diabetes and stroke. Nevertheless, it is worth bearing in mind that caffeine raises blood pressure.
For this reason, if you consume a large amount of coffee, it is best to choose decaffeinated coffee that contains the same amount of antioxidants as regular coffee. So let’s sip our Turkish coffee to fight health, happiness and diseases.
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Turkey's world-renowned organ transplant specialist. Dr. Demirbaş has 104 international publications and 102 national publications.
Physician's Resume:
Born on August 7, 1963 in Çorum, Prof. Dr. Alper Demirbaş has been continuing his work as the President of MedicalPark Antalya Hospital Organ Transplantation Center since 2008.
Prof. who performed the first tissue incompatible kidney transplant in Turkey, the first blood type incompatible kidney transplant, the first kidney-pancreas transplant program and the first cadaveric donor and live donor liver transplant in Antalya. Dr. As of August 2016, Alper Demirbaş has performed 4900 kidney transplants, 500 liver transplants and 95 pancreas transplants.
In addition to being the chairman of 6 national congresses, he has also been an invited speaker at 12 international and 65 national scientific congresses. Dr. Alper Demirbaş was married and the father of 1 girl and 1 boy.
Awards:
Eczacibasi Medical Award of 2002, Akdeniz University Service Award of 2005, Izder Medical Man of the Year Award of 2006, BÖHAK Medical Man of the Year Award of 2007, Sabah Mediterranean Newspaper Scientist of the Year Award of 2007, ANTIKAD Scientist of the Year Award of 2009, Social Ethics Association Award of 2010, Işık University Medical Man of the Year Award of 2015, VTV Antalya's Brand Value Award of 2015.
Certificates:
Doctor of Medicine Degree Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine Ankara, General Surgeon Ministry of Health Turkey EKFMG (0-477-343-8), University of Miami School of Medicine Member of Multiple Organ Transplant, ASTS Multiorgan Transplant Scholarship. Lecturer at Kyoto University. Lecturer at University of Essen, Research assistant at the University of Cambridge .
Professional Members:
American Society of Transplant Surgeons, American Transplantation Society Nominated, Middle East and Southern Africa Council Transplantation Society 2007, International Liver Transplantation Association, Turkish Transplantation Association, Turkish Society of Surgery, Turkish Hepatobiliary Surgery Association.
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