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A Recipe For Longevity: 33 Of The Healthiest Fruits And Vegetables On Earth

Submitted by Buzz Team on Friday, 29 May 20095 Comments

fruits-vegetables This is a great article about a diet and a lifestyle of David H.Murdock, who has been featured on Oprah’s show about longevity. He is 86 years old and this is his story.

Is it possible to live to 125 or maybe 150? It’s certainly a possibility, as discussed on Oprah Winfrey’s recent show on longevity. She visited me at my farm to learn how, at 86, I am enjoying the robust health, energy, and mental creativity of someone many decades younger. My secret: large quantities of fruit and vegetables, plus an hour of daily exercise.

No pills, not even aspirin, and certainly no supplements ever enter my mouth — everything I need comes from my fish-vegetarian diet, which incorporates 30-40 different kinds of fruit and vegetables every week.

By eating many fruits and vegetables in place of fast food and junk food, people could avoid obesity. Obesity accelerates aging even faster than smoking, according to scientific research.

We created the North Carolina Research Campus to study the health benefits of fruits and vegetables. It is the only campus in the world encompassing eight universities all working together for the benefit of health and longevity. These include Duke University, UNC Chapel Hill, NC State University, UNC Charlotte, North Carolina Central University, NC A&T State University, UNC Greensboro and Appalachian State University. We’ve gathered a comprehensive array of famous scientists and scientific equipment under one roof, including a two-story, 950 megahertz, 8-ton superconducting magnet. It is the largest and most powerful magnet in the world and will help us look at both plant and human cells at the most minute level. We are constantly doing research on all fruit and vegetables, including the ones listed below, which are the mainstay of my diet.

The Healthiest Foods on Earth

Pineapple Speeds post-surgery Promotes joint health Reduces asthma inflammation
Blueberries Restore antioxidant levels Reverse age-related brain decline Prevent urinary tract infection
Spinach Helps maintain mental sharpness Reduces the risk of cancers of the liver, ovaries, colon and
prostate		 Top nutrient density
Red Bell
Pepper		 Reduces risk of lung, prostate, ovarian and cervical cancer Protects against sunburn Promotes heart health
Broccoli Reduces diabetic damage Lowers risk of prostate, bladder, colon, pancreatic, gastric
and breast cancer		 Protects the brain in event of injury
Tomato Reduces inflammation Lowers risk of developing esophageal, stomach, colorectal,
lung and pancreatic cancer		 Reduces cardiovascular disease risk
Apple Supports immunity Fights lung and prostate cancer Lowers Alzheimer’s risk
Artichoke Helps blood clotting Antioxidant Superfood Lowers “bad” cholesterol
Arugula Lowers birth defect risk Reduces fracture risk Protects eye health
Asparagus Nourishes good gut bacteria Protects against birth defects Promotes heart health
Avocado Limits
liver damage		 Reduces oral cancer risk Lowers cholesterol levels
Blackberries Build bone density Suppress
appetite		 Enhance fat burning
Butternut
Squash		 Supports night vision Combats wrinkles Promotes heart health
Cantaloupe Bolsters immunity Protects skin against sunburn Reduces inflammation
Carrot Antioxidants defend DNA Fights cataracts Protects against some cancers
Cauliflower Stimulates
detoxification		 Suppresses
breast cancer cell growth		 Defends against prostate cancer
Cherries Alleviate arthritic pain and gout Lower “bad” cholesterol Reduce inflammation
Cranberries Alleviate prostate pain Fight lung, colon and leukemia cancer cells Prevent urinary tract infection
Green
Cabbage		 Promotes healthy blood clotting Reduces risk of prostate, colon, breast and ovarian cancers Activates the body’s natural detoxification systems
Kale Counters harmful estrogens that can feed cancer Protects eyes against sun damage and cataracts Increases bone density
Kiwi Combats wrinkles Lowers blood clot risk and reduces blood lipids Counters constipation
Mango Supports immunity Lowers “bad” cholesterol Regulates homocysteine to protect arteries
Mushrooms Promote natural detoxification Reduce the risk of colon and prostate cancer Lower blood pressure
Orange Reduces levels of “bad” cholesterol Lowers risk of cancers of the mouth, throat, breast and
stomach, and childhood leukemia		 Pectin suppresses appetite
Papaya Enzymes aid digestion Reduces risk of lung cancer Enhances fat burning
Plums
& Prunes		 Counter constipation Antioxidants defend against DNA damage Protects against post-menopausal bone loss
Pomegranate Enhances sunscreen protection Lowers “bad” cholesterol Fights prostate cancer
Pumpkin Protects joints against polyarthritis Lowers lung and prostate cancer risk Reduces inflammation
Raspberries Inhibit growth of oral, breast, colon and prostate cancers Antioxidant DNA defense Lower “bad” cholesterol levels
Strawberries Protect against Alzheimer’s Reduce “bad” cholesterol Suppress growth of colon, prostate and oral cancer
Sweet
Potato		 Reduces stroke risk Lowers cancer risk Protect against blindness
Watermelon Supports male fertility Reduces risk of several cancers: prostate, ovarian, cervical,
oral and pharyngeal		 Protects skin against sunburn
Banana Increases
Fat Burning		 Lowers risk of colorectal and kidney cancer, leukemia Reduces asthmas symptoms in children

One of my missions in life is to share this kind of knowledge with others, so they can live more vital, active, satisfying lives.

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5 Comments »

  • Valerie said:

    Very interesting article and would like to learn more. For example, I have 2 questions. Do you follow an all raw diet or do you also eat cooked foods? Clarification on this point would be very helpful. Incidentally, I am a vegetarian so do not eat fish. Can you give guidance on best alternatives for protein intake?

    Thank you for any advice you can offer.

    Sincerely,
    Valerie

    Reply

    Buzz Team Reply:
    May 31st, 2009 at 6:22 pm

    Hi Valerie.

    I am 80% raw, but I do eat cooked vegetarian food as well.

    The best sources of protein for you would be:

    - Nuts and seeds, especially when eaten raw (almonds, cashew, peanuts, walnuts, sunflower seeds, sesame seeds, filberts, etc.)

    - Soy foods, such as tofu, tempeh, miso, and soy milk.

    - Sprouted seeds. Sprouts are often part of a raw food diet. They do require a slight amount of work, but not necessarily a lot. The easiest sprouts to make are lentils. The easiest way to make them is simply to soak them in a large plastic cup for 8 hrs, then drain and keep moist by spraying and occasionally rinsing. They can be eaten as soon as they get soft enough, though sometimes hard seeds might still exist for 8 hrs or more. Each type of sprout has differing proportions of nutrients, so it’s best to eat a variety of them.

    - Grains, especially amaranth and quinoa, are highest in protein and are high-quality proteins.

    - Beans and legumes. There are more than 13,000 varieties of legumes growing in the world, but only about 40 types are commonly consumed. Because they are an inexpensive, easily grown source of protein, they have been central to diets around the world for 12,000 years. Introducing legumes into menus offers a chance to explore different ethnic cuisines. Use legumes as main dish items rather than side dishes. A good way to introduce beans to the diet is to decrease meat in favourite dishes, like casseroles and chili, and replace it with beans. Because of their many health benefits, beans should be eaten often.

    - Blue-green algae, which are over 60 percent protein (spirulina, chorella, marine phytoplankton).

    Please also take a look at our post “Protein for all lifestyles” to read more information.

    Have a great week.

    Reply

    - 31 May 2009 at 2:14 pm
  • jason said:

    hi i was wondering which foods are best for the eyes???my eyes look stressed,hollow and i have eye bags too…my eyes are also strained and red from stress??

    Reply

    - 7 July 2009 at 10:08 pm
  • Liver Cleanser said:

    Great list thanks, didn’t know kiwi was a wrinkle reducer.

    Reply

    - 9 November 2009 at 10:00 pm
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