ikaria, insula de longevivi - secretul unei vieti cu sanatate (grecia)

7/30/2019 Ikaria, Insula de longevivi - Secretul unei vieti cu sanatate (Grecia)

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I n s u la I k a r ia ( Gr e cia ) e s t e lo cu l u n d e o a m e n ii

t r a ie s c p e s t e 10 0 d e a n i s i s u n t s a n a t o s i.

Ca r e e s te sec re tu l lo r

D a n B u e t tn e r , de laNational Geographic, a stat 15 luni inI k a r i a si a aflat secretele sanatatii si longevitatii locuitorilorde aici.

Potrivit lui Buettner, genele influenteaza sanatatea noastranumai in proportie de 20%, in rest conteaza stilul de viata.

In Ikaria, secretul sta inpastrarea obiceiurilor culi-

nare sanatoase, insulafiind mai izolata, iar aicinu au aparut inca restau-rante fast-food sau ali-mente semipreparate.

Dieta locala se bazeazape legume si mai putina carne sau zahar. Un asemenea regimde viata creste cu pana la 6 ani speranta de viata.

Un alt secret este uleiul extra virgin de masline, care insotesteorice masa din aceasta insula. Se stie ca acest ulei este unputernic antioxidant, care reduce riscul de cancer sau bolicardiace.

Locuitorii din Ikaria consuma saptamanal lapte de capra. Este

mai usor de digerat decat laptele de vaca si contine o sub-stanta care reduce nivelul de hormoni de stres din organism.

Din acest lapte se prepare si multe branzeturi, totul este 100%ecologic, cresterea caprelor fiind una din principalele ocupatiiale localnicilor.

Plantele sunt remedii importante in aceasta insula, in specialceaiurile, care scad tensiunea si reduc riscul de dementa sau

de infarct.Miscarea zilnica nu este o problema pentru ikarieni. Cuminsula are un relief muntos, toti locuitorii, chiar si batranii,


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au parte de exercitii fizice moderate chiar daca merg numaipana la magazin sau la cafenea, sa discute cu prietenii.

Un alt secret este siesta de la miezul zilei. Numai 30 de minutede somn ajuta la reducerea stresului si la sanatatea inimii. De

aceea, turistii nu trebuie sa se mire daca dupa ora 13.00magazinele sunt inchise si strazile pustii.

Poate cel mai banal secret, dar si cel mai greu de urmat estefaptul ca in Ikaria oamenii nu se grabesc. Nu poarta ceasuri sinu este o porblema daca cineva intarzie la vreo intalnire.

Timpul petrecut alaturi de familie si prieteni este insanepretuit. Studiile au demonstrat ca aceste activitati ajuta lascaderea riscului de depresie sau de ingrasare.

Sursa: Business Insider

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And now the secrets...

1. THE IKARIAN DIET: This is a variation of the

Mediterranean diet, which studies have shown to lower therisk of heart disease and potentially increase life expectancyby 6 years. The diet is high in vegetables and beans and lowin meat and sugar.Read more:

http://www.businessinsider.com/ikaria-greece-longevity-secrets-2012-7?op=1#ixzz2HUWNWp4p

Ikarians also finish everything in Extra Virgin olive oil. The oil

contains natural antioxidants associated with a lower risk ofheart disease and cancer.Read more:

http://www.businessinsider.com/ikaria-greece-longevity-secrets-2012-7?op=1#ixzz2HUWgxm00

2. GOAT MILK: The team found that people on the islandwho live beyond age 90 drink goat's milk almost every week.

Goat's milk is easier to digest than cow's milk. It's also high intryptophan, which reduces stress hormones and lowers therisk of heart disease.

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These islanders herd their own goats every day. It's a five-hour process that includes bringing the animals down from the

mountain, feeding them and milking them. The milk is thenfiltered and prepared into local cheeses.Read more:

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3. WILD GREENS: Over 150 varieties of wild greens grow onIkaria. Wild greens are a rich source of antioxidants and a key

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4. HERBAL TEAS: The common herbal teas grown on Ikariacontain compounds that lower blood pressure, lower risk ofheart attack and decrease chances of dementia.Read more:http://www.businessinsider.com/ikaria-greece-longevity-secrets-2012-7?op=1#ixzz2HUXXhtbA

5. MOUNTAIN LIVING: Due to the natural rugged terrain,Ikarians get their daily exercise without thinking about it. Thiswoman still zips around town at 93 years old. She lives aloneand attributes her longevity to avoiding red meat andsurrounding herself with friends.Read more:

http://www.businessinsider.com/ikaria-greece-longevity-secrets-2012-7?op=1#ixzz2HUXawRL8

7. DAILY NAPS: One cherished custom of Ikarians is the mid-day siesta or afternoon nap. Taking a 30-minute nap at leastfive times per week decreases the chance of heart attack byone-third. It also reduces stress and makes you look and feelyounger.

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At 3 p.m. this clothing shop owner closes her doors and won'treopen until 9 p.m. She then heads home, makes lunch andlooks after her 96-year-old mother. Both of them nap daily.Read more:http://www.businessinsider.com/ikaria-greece-longevity-secrets-2012-7?op=1#ixzz2HUXi2hHD

6. LOW SENSE OF TIME URGENCY: People don't wearwatches in Ikaria. Showing up late is also socially accepted.This attitude reduces stress and wrinkles.Read more:http://www.businessinsider.com/ikaria-greece-longevity-secrets-2012-7?op=1#ixzz2HUXlNvn8

8. STRONG SENSE OF COMMUNITY: Family and communi-

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