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Living to the ripe old age of 100 years old is something that many of us dream of accomplishing. This dream can become a reality, when we take the time to really think of how we nourish our bodies. By maintaining a healthy lifestyle and really thinking about our daily activities, all of us can live a longer life. 100 years seems like a long time, but in all reality, time is something that passes by rather quickly.

We all know that we should watch our fat intake, but do we? Many of us know what we should and should not eat, but choose to not practice what we preach. By using olive oil when we fry our foods, we can lower our cholesterol levels, therefore; lowering our risk of heart disease. When we opt to eat in restaurants, we do not have control over the types of oils that are used when it comes to frying food. Therefore, opting to eat at home is a much wiser choice. When we eat at home, we have control over the amount of fat we take in, as well as portion size. How many times have you ordered a double stacked hamburger at a restaurant and ordered the "large" size and eaten the whole thing? Chances are, you have.

About one in three adults in our country have problems with high blood pressure, and many do not even know their blood pressure is off of the charts! High blood pressure can lead to strokes, heart disease, and even kidney failure. By reducing the amount of salt in our diets, we can reduce the risks of these debilitating diseases. By choosing herbs and spices, we can flavor our foods without a ton of sodium that our bodies do not need.

Striving to eat five servings of fruits and vegetables is something that many of us struggle with, but in all reality, we need to make sure we are enjoying these great antioxidants on a daily basis. Some people argue that it is difficult to take in these vital vitamins in their daily diets, but how can they afford not to? Again, by eating at home and controlling what is put on our plates will help all of us in achieving this goal. Five a day is something that our hearts, lungs, and muscles will all benefit from. A great way to take in our first serving for the day is to enjoy a healthy topping of blueberries on top of a bowl of oatmeal! Blueberries are known for their ability keep our vision in tip top shape, as well as keeping our memory intact.

By eating healthy and taking inventory as to what we are putting in our bodies on a daily basis, we put ourselves closer to the ripe young age of 100! A healthy lifestyle can lead to a much longer life. This whole concept of healthy eating sounds rather complex; but once we understand the importance of leading a healthy lifestyle it all becomes a daily routine. By blending exercise with our healthy eating habits, we will live long healthy lives!

So, what is on the table for supper? How about indluging in a flaky, baked dark fleshed fish? This fish is home to Omega-3 fatty acids. Omega-3 contains fish oil and it greatly reduces our cholesterol levels, keeps our blood from clotting excessively, as well as giving our bodies protein. By thinking about what we are putting in our bodies, we will live longer and lead a healthy lifestyle.

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