The Georgia Centenarian Study has many interesting concepts. I found it almost mind-boggling to see that this group of people lived to these ages by eating a typical "southern" diet. Nowadays, nutritionists and media tell us to eat "healthy". Fruits, vegetables, all portion sized. I don't think someone would believe you if you told them they could survive, or in their case live a healthy life, off of bacon and fried chicken. Another interesting point I saw in the study was that centenarians are very, very positive. They are happy-go-lucky people without a care in the world! I heard many question, "Why worry?". If it was that easy to go through life with so much positivity, everyone would live to over 100, well maybe.
I had a great-aunt who lived to be 102 years old. After watching this study, I can see now that some of the characteristics she had were very much like those of the participants in the Georgia Centenarian Study. She always surrounded herself with family and loved ones. She kept a very positive outlook on life, even when things were bleak. I feel there is still so much to be learned from centenarians.
I agree with you, I feel I have a lot to learn from them as well!
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