People of this tribe live to be over 100 years old, and for over 900 years no one has had cancer despite living almost isolated from society and having rudimentary medical facilities.
The Hunza community (also known as Burusho) is the world's longest-lived tribe, living in an isolated valley of the same name at an altitude of nearly 2,500m above sea level, located in northern Pakistan.
The Hunza people are famous for their incredible longevity, which can reach up to 120 years old. Notably, this tribe has almost never suffered from common diseases such as cancer, even throughout its 900-year history.
This extraordinary health has attracted the attention of scientists, and they have found the main factor contributing to the longevity of the Hunza people.
The Hunza diet is extremely diverse and close to nature. They mainly use fresh vegetables and fruits such as potatoes, carrots, raw vegetables, radishes, squash, apples, peaches, apricots... along with nutritious nuts such as walnuts and almonds.
In addition, milk, yogurt and cheese are also important sources of protein. All of these foods are grown organically, without the use of chemicals, so they are very safe and healthy.
In particular, Hunza people rarely eat meat and processed foods, which are popular with most people around the world.
Meat is only served on Hunza dinner tables on special occasions and only in small amounts. In addition, their meals are usually prepared from fresh ingredients, providing natural flavors and nutrition.
Experts say that limiting meat consumption and not eating processed foods is one of the important things that helps Hunza people live longer than people in other regions and no one has had cancer for 900 years.
Processed foods, high in sugar, salt and saturated fat, are a major contributor to chronic diseases such as obesity, diabetes, heart disease and some cancers. Excess sugar and salt can raise blood pressure, damage blood vessels and increase the risk of stroke.
Saturated fats contribute to increased bad cholesterol, leading to atherosclerosis. In addition, additives and preservatives in processed foods can irritate the intestines, impair liver and kidney function, and increase the risk of cancer.
On the contrary, studies have shown that a vegetarian diet can provide many health benefits. Limiting red meat, processed meat, and dairy products helps reduce saturated fat and bad cholesterol and increase fiber, vitamins, and minerals. Fiber helps stabilize blood sugar, reduce cravings, and enhance gut microflora.
Antioxidants found in fruits and vegetables help protect cells from damage, reduce inflammation, and support the immune system in fighting disease. Some preliminary studies have also shown that short-term vegetarianism can trigger a process of "rebuilding" the immune system, helping to destroy cancer cells.
VN (according to VTC News)