One of the hottest theories in the world of health these days is calorie restriction. Simply put, there is a growing body of research to suggest that the best way to live a long and healthy life is to simply to eat less. No need for special diet foods or fancy exercise equipment (though a Needak folding rebounder is great for exercising)–just say no to food.
In numerous animal studies, cutting calorie intake by 20-30% has dramatically extended lifespans. Whether you’re a worm, a mouse, or a monkey, eating less can extend your lifespan by 50% and keep you physiologically younger during most of your life. While there have been no longitudinal studies in humans (there hasn’t been enough time yet), there is an active community of calorie restriction (CR) devotees, and medical examinations show that their cardiovascular health is vastly better than that of those eating a typical American diet.
Of course, there are downsides. CR practitioners live a spartan existence, tend to be skinnier than supermodels, and may lose both their sex drive (HIV test London) and their ability to reproduce. The way CR works is that it tricks the body into believing that it is facing a famine. Under those circumstances, the body goes into emergency mode, shutting down non-essential functions (like sex and reproduction) and activating processes that help battle free radicals and other carcinogens.
CR isn’t for everyone, but if you want a scientifically promising fountain of youth, it may be for you. Here’s a good introductory article, and here’s what Wikipedia has to say.
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