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Living a longer healthier life in the present day will take time and effort in order to be successful. There is no magic pill or fountain of youth but there are simple things you can do which will allow you to live longer and healthier.

1.Diet is the most important. Eat as many raw foods as you can. Living food is the source of the antioxidant enzyme SOD( superoxide dismutase). This enzyme protects all of your cells against the normal energy making function of your body. In order to make energy the cells have to burn oxygen, hydrogen and carbon which causes the production of free radicals which when left unchecked can cause cell damage. Other antioxidants found in anti aging foods help SOD with the destructive forces caused by free radicals.

2.Drink Green Tea. Green tea is considered a superfood and contains a great many nutrients which research has found can kill cancer cells, reduce heart disease and help prevent stroke. Use raw tea leaves whenever possible and make sure it is organic. Tea bags are good but the tea may be old and it is highly processed.

Step 3. Take additional Vitamin D. The primary rationale is vitamin D has been demonstrated to grow back your DNA telomeres and can help to increase age by 5 plus years. Another reason for the vitamin is to increase your immune response and keep your general health at a optimum level..

4.Multi Vitamins. Take a multivitamin/mineral everyday. Make sure it has high levels of the B vitamins because they help lower homocysteine. High homocysteine levels are associated with inflammation the precursor to most major disease. A long research study done in England showed people who do this live five years longer and are healthier throughout life.

5.Exercise. This one is hard for most people. It need not be. Just an hours walk everyday will do it. The most important aspect is to keep the body moving. The practice of Chiquong is also helpful and is easy to do. If you want to do more that is up to you but there are studies that just keeping active and stress free will do as much for long life as hard running and heavy gym workouts.

If you follow these 5 suggestions a longer life will be your reward. These steps will not only help you live longer but will help you keep your body in optimal health and prevent disease. Enjoy life and good health, eat fruits, vegetables, whole grains, beans, nuts and seeds. More on telomeres and aging can be found here.