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  • From: "Tradingpost" <tradingpost@lobo.net>
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  • Subject: [Livingontheland] A Recipe For Longevity: 33 Of The Healthiest Foods On Earth
  • Date: Thu, 21 May 2009 15:58:06 -0600


Have to pass this on for interesting. I'm not a fan of Dole, trust me. The
chart gets messed up in email, but hope it's readable.

paul tradingpost@lobo.net

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A Recipe For Longevity: 33 Of The Healthiest Foods On Earth
David H. Murdock, Chairman and owner of Dole Food Company, Inc., the
world's largest producer and marketer of fresh fruit, fresh vegetables,
packaged and frozen foods.
May 20, 2009 09:01 AM
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/david-h-murdock/a-recipe-for-longevity_b_20535
5.html

Is it possible to live to 125 or maybe 150? It's certainly a possibility,
as discussed on Oprah Winfrey's recent show on longevity. She visited me at
my farm to learn how, at 86, I am enjoying the robust health, energy, and
mental creativity of someone many decades younger. My secret: large
quantities of fruit and vegetables, plus an hour of daily exercise.

No pills, not even aspirin, and certainly no supplements ever enter my
mouth -- everything I need comes from my fish-vegetarian diet, which
incorporates 30-40 different kinds of fruit and vegetables every week. Even
though I am Chairman and Owner of Dole Food Company, I do most of my own
grocery shopping, and even took Oprah on an impromptu trip to Costco, in a
day that included bike riding, exercise in the gym, and juicing vegetables
in the kitchen. Oprah marveled at how much I eat, and yet never gain a
pound. In fact, I expend a lot of energy in my 50-60 minutes of cardio and
strength training every day. Plus there's the fact that fruit and
vegetables tend to be lower in calories, but higher in filling fiber and
other nutrients that help you feel satisfied.

By eating many fruits and vegetables in place of fast food and junk food,
people could avoid obesity. Obesity accelerates aging even faster than
smoking, according to scientific research.

We created the North Carolina Research Campus to study the health benefits
of fruits and vegetables. It is the only campus in the world encompassing
eight universities all working together for the benefit of health and
longevity. These include Duke University, UNC Chapel Hill, NC State
University, UNC Charlotte, North Carolina Central University, NC A&T State
University, UNC Greensboro and Appalachian State University. We've gathered
a comprehensive array of famous scientists and scientific equipment under
one roof, including a two-story, 950 megahertz, 8-ton superconducting
magnet. It is the largest and most powerful magnet in the world and will
help us look at both plant and human cells at the most minute level. We are
constantly doing research on all fruit and vegetables, including the ones
listed below, which are the mainstay of my diet.

The Healthiest Foods on Earth

Pineapple Speeds post-surgery Promotes joint health Reduces asthma
inflammation
Blueberries Restore antioxidant levels Reverse age-related brain
decline
Prevent urinary tract infection
Spinach Helps maintain mental sharpness Reduces the risk of cancers
of the
liver, ovaries, colon and prostate Top nutrient density
Red Bell Pepper Reduces risk of lung, prostate, ovarian and cervical cancer
Protects against sunburn Promotes heart health
Broccoli Reduces diabetic damage Lowers risk of prostate,
bladder, colon,
pancreatic, gastric and breast cancer Protects the brain in event of
injury
Tomato Reduces inflammation Lowers risk of developing esophageal, stomach,
colorectal, lung and pancreatic cancer Reduces cardiovascular disease risk
Apple Supports immunity Fights lung and prostate cancer Lowers
Alzheimer’s risk
Artichoke Helps blood clotting Antioxidant Superfood Lowers “bad”
cholesterol
Arugula Lowers birth defect risk Reduces fracture risk Protects eye
health
Asparagus Nourishes good gut bacteria Protects against birth defects
Promotes heart health
Avocado Limits liver damage Reduces oral cancer risk Lowers
cholesterol
levels
Blackberries Build bone density Suppress appetite Enhance fat
burning
Butternut Squash Supports night vision Combats wrinkles
Promotes heart
health
Cantaloupe Bolsters immunity Protects skin against sunburn
Reduces
inflammation
Carrot Antioxidants defend DNA Fights cataracts Protects
against some
cancers
Cauliflower Stimulates detoxification Suppresses breast cancer cell
growth
Defends against prostate cancer
Cherries Alleviate arthritic pain and gout Lower “bad”
cholesterol
Reduce inflammation
Cranberries Alleviate prostate pain Fight lung, colon and
leukemia cancer
cells Prevent urinary tract infection
Green Cabbage Promotes healthy blood clotting Reduces risk of
prostate,
colon, breast and ovarian cancers Activates the body’s natural
detoxification systems
Kale Counters harmful estrogens that can feed cancer Protects eyes
against
sun damage and cataracts Increases bone density
Kiwi Combats wrinkles Lowers blood clot risk and reduces blood
lipids
Counters constipation
Mango Supports immunity Lowers “bad” cholesterol Regulates
homocysteine to protect arteries
Mushrooms Promote natural detoxification Reduce the risk of colon and
prostate cancer Lower blood pressure
Orange Reduces levels of “bad” cholesterol Lowers risk of cancers of
the mouth, throat, breast and stomach, and childhood leukemia Pectin
suppresses appetite
Papaya Enzymes aid digestion Reduces risk of lung cancer Enhances fat
burning
Plums & Prunes Counter constipation Antioxidants defend against DNA damage
Protects against post-menopausal bone loss
Pomegranate Enhances sunscreen protection Lowers “bad” cholesterol
Fights prostate cancer
Pumpkin Protects joints against polyarthritis Lowers lung and prostate
cancer risk Reduces inflammation
Raspberries Inhibit growth of oral, breast, colon and prostate cancers
Antioxidant DNA defense Lower “bad” cholesterol levels
Strawberries Protect against Alzheimer’s Reduce “bad” cholesterol
Suppress growth of colon, prostate and oral cancer
Sweet Potato Reduces stroke risk Lowers cancer risk Protect
against
blindness
Watermelon Supports male fertility Reduces risk of several
cancers:
prostate, ovarian, cervical, oral and pharyngeal Protects skin against
sunburn
Banana Increases Fat Burning Lowers risk of colorectal and kidney cancer,
leukemia Reduces asthmas symptoms in children

One of my missions in life is to share this kind of knowledge with others,
so they can live more vital, active, satisfying lives. Since acquiring
major interests in Dole 26 years ago, educating the public on proper diet
has constituted the agenda of my Dole Nutrition Institute. We publish the
Dole Nutrition News -- enjoyed by 2.5 million subscribers (sign up at
www.dolenutrition.com). We create cooking and nutrition videos, cookbooks,
brochures, and other educational collateral, like the chart above. We also
provide educational support to teachers, parents and kids through
www.dolesuperkids.com.

While Arianna and I do not agree on all issues, we both believe in the
importance of proper nutrition. I've known Arianna since she arrived in
this country, many decades ago, and am godfather to one of her daughters.
I've enjoyed many Mediterranean-style healthy meals at her home, and am
helping her increase access to nutrition information, which is why I wanted
to share some "food for thought" with her intellectually ravenous.
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