{"id":85716,"date":"2024-10-18T10:28:59","date_gmt":"2024-10-18T03:28:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/echowoven.com\/?p=85716"},"modified":"2024-10-18T10:28:59","modified_gmt":"2024-10-18T03:28:59","slug":"the-worlds-oldest-person-who-lived-to-117-revealed-the-one-thing-she-ate-every-day-that-helped-her-live-so-long","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/echowoven.com\/the-worlds-oldest-person-who-lived-to-117-revealed-the-one-thing-she-ate-every-day-that-helped-her-live-so-long\/","title":{"rendered":"The world\u2019s oldest person, who lived to 117, revealed the one thing she ate every day that helped her live so long"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Only a few people live past the age of 100, and reaching 117 puts you in a class by yourself. Maria Branyas Morera, once hailed as the world\u2019s oldest living person, died at the age of 117 years and 168 days. Her longevity aroused global interest, but she also revealed what she believed contributed to her extraordinary lifespan. Among the many lifestyle aspects, one specific dietary item stood out in her regular routine: yogurt.\n</p><h2><strong>Maria\u2019s Life: 117 Years of Experience and Resilience\n<p><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"alignnone' size-full wp-image-172447 src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/timelesslife.info%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2024%5C/10%5C/image-136-1024x794-1.jpg%5C%22" sizes='\"auto,' srcset='\"https:\/\/timelesslife.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/image-136-1024x794-1.jpg' https: alt='\"\"' width='\"1024\"' height='\"794\"' title='\"\"'>\n</p><p>Maria Branyas Morera was born in the United States but lived the majority of her life in Spain. Her longevity\u00a0allowed her to see some of modern history\u2019s most major events, such as World Wars I and II, the Spanish Civil War, the Spanish Flu epidemic, and the COVID-19 pandemic. She was a mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who outlived her eldest child, August, who died at the age of 86.\n</p><h2><strong>A Myriad of Factors\n<p><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"alignnone' size-full wp-image-172449 src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/timelesslife.info%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2024%5C/10%5C/image-138-844x1024-1.jpg%5C%22" sizes='\"auto,' srcset='\"https:\/\/timelesslife.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/image-138-844x1024-1.jpg' https: alt='\"\"' width='\"844\"' height='\"1024\"' data-adbro-processed='\"true\"' title='\"\"'>\n</p><p>While many people speculate about the secret to her long life, Maria herself attributes it to a combination of things. In 2022, she expressed her ideas on social media, saying, \u201cI think longevity is also about being lucky. Luck and good genetics\u201d.\n</p><p>However, luck was not the only role. Maria believed that her diet, emotional health, and relationships with loved ones were all important. She highlighted the significance of proper eating, connecting with nature, maintaining mental stability, and avoiding toxic people.\n</p><h2><strong>The Power of Yogurt\n<p><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"alignnone' size-full wp-image-172448 src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/timelesslife.info%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2024%5C/10%5C/image-137-1024x680-1.jpg%5C%22" sizes='\"auto,' srcset='\"https:\/\/timelesslife.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/image-137-1024x680-1.jpg' https: alt='\"\"' width='\"1024\"' height='\"680\"' title='\"\"'>\n</p><p>Yogurt held a special place in her diet above all others. In an era when people are looking for superfoods and miraculous diets, Maria reminded us of the benefits of a modest staple: yogurt. She credited this \u201clifelong food\u201d with having favorable benefits on the body and the capacity to lengthen life. Maria described yogurt as her \u201cheavenly manna\u201d for 20 years, characterizing it as a natural, pleasant, and creamy dish that represented dignity, self-esteem, and confidence.\n</p><p>Maria\u2019s fondness of yogurt was more than just a personal preference. She cited a Bulgarian study that demonstrated regular yogurt consumption could increase life, and she even linked it to Persian tradition, which claimed Abraham\u2019s longevity was due to his daily use of yogurt.\n</p><h2><strong>Blue Zones and Diet\u2019s Role in Longevity\n<p><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"alignnone' size-full wp-image-172450 src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/timelesslife.info%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2024%5C/10%5C/image-139-1024x614-1.jpg%5C%22" sizes='\"auto,' srcset='\"https:\/\/timelesslife.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/image-139-1024x614-1.jpg' https: alt='\"\"' width='\"1024\"' height='\"614\"' title='\"\"'>\n</p><p>While Maria\u2019s conviction in the significance of yogurt in her long life is intriguing, a closer look at worldwide longevity patterns reveals more scientific support. Diet is important in areas known as the Blue Zones, where people live extraordinarily long lives, such as Okinawa (Japan), Sardinia (Italy), and Nicoya (Costa Rica). Yogurt, which is high in probiotics and good bacteria, could be an important component of a diet that promotes lifespan.\n</p><p>Dan Buettner, a Blue Zones expert, identified many non-negotiable habits\u00a0shared by centenarians from these places. Plant-based diets, natural exercise, stress reduction, and social connectedness are some examples. While not all of these long-lived people eat yogurt, fermented foods and a probiotic-rich diet are regular staples in many Blue Zone diets.\n</p><h2><strong>The Limitations of Centenarian Advice\n<p>While it is tempting to accept centenarians\u2019 lifestyle recommendations at face value, several specialists advise against it. Biogerontologist Richard Faragher points out that centenarians are frequently genetically endowed with features that enhance lifespan, making their counsel less useful to the typical person. Faragher warns against survivorship bias, claiming that just because some people have lived long lives with certain practices does not imply that those habits caused their longevity.\n</p><p>However, this does not reduce the significance of Maria\u2019s approach to life. Maintaining relationships with loved ones, remaining cheerful, and eating nutritious foods like yogurt are all consistent with broader health and longevity research.\n</p><h2><strong>The Science Behind Yogurt and Probiotics\n<figure id='\"attachment_172451\"' class='\"wp-caption' alignnone aria-describedby='\"caption-attachment-172451\"'><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"size-full' wp-image-172451 src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/timelesslife.info%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2024%5C/10%5C/image-141.jpg%5C%22" sizes='\"auto,' srcset='\"https:\/\/timelesslife.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/image-141.jpg' https: alt='\"\"' width='\"800\"' height='\"534\"' title='\"\"'><figcaption id='\"caption-attachment-172451\"' class='\"wp-caption-text\"'>For illustration purposes only\n<p>Yogurt contains probiotics, which are believed to aid gut health. A healthy gut has been related to enhanced digestion, immunological function, and mood management. Some studies suggest that fermented foods, such as yogurt, have anti-inflammatory properties, potentially lowering the incidence of age-related disorders. Furthermore, probiotics may improve cardiovascular health and possibly contribute to longevity by supporting a healthy immune response.\n</p><p>While yogurt alone cannot ensure a life of over a century, integrating it within a balanced, nutrient-dense diet will surely assist improve general well-being.\n</p><h2><strong>The Lessons of Longevity\n<figure id='\"attachment_172452\"' class='\"wp-caption' alignnone aria-describedby='\"caption-attachment-172452\"'><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"size-full' wp-image-172452 src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/timelesslife.info%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2024%5C/10%5C/image-142.jpg%5C%22" sizes='\"auto,' srcset='\"https:\/\/timelesslife.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/image-142.jpg' https: alt='\"\"' width='\"800\"' height='\"533\"' title='\"\"'><figcaption id='\"caption-attachment-172452\"' class='\"wp-caption-text\"'>For illustration purposes only\n<p>Maria Branyas Morera\u2019s life teaches excellent lessons about longevity. Her daily yogurt consumption is a reminder of the health advantages of basic, nutrient-dense foods. Aside from yogurt, Maria believed in a stress-free, pleasant existence filled with links to family and nature. This balanced way to living, combined with strong genetics and a little luck, contributed to her amazing life span.\n</p><p>While we may not all be destined to reach 117, there\u2019s no harm in following Maria\u2019s lead and eating a daily serving\u00a0of yogurt while developing a life full of optimism, health, and connection.\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"</p><p>Only a few people live past the age of 100, and reaching 117 puts you in a class by yourself. Maria Branyas Morera, once hailed as the world\u2019s oldest living person, died at the age of 117 years and 168 days. 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