More and more are living to celebrate the incredible milestone of becoming a centenarian, owing partly to medical advances.
Rarely will someone live to the age of 100 and beyond without making healthy lifestyle choices throughout their lives, however.
One centenarian recently revealed that what she believes to be the secret behind her long and healthy life is a daily green juice packed with nutritious ingredients.
The 102-year-old is the grandmother of TikToker Tay Gusta and credits her longevity to the variety of healthy greens that go into her daily drink.
Tay’s grandmother has been drinking green juice for years
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When asked about her secret in a recent clip, she shared her special recipe: “I make a green juice which is aloe vera, celery, kale, ginger and powdered greens.”
The health-conscious grandma explained that the final ingredient is easy to source from different shops.
“This comes in a can and I get it at the health food stores, I put one teaspoon [in the juice],” she shared. “There are different brands but you can get it at the grocery store.”
The centenarian noted that her commitment to healthy habits has spanned many years.
“Everybody always says that the secret to you living so long is how healthily you’ve eaten,” her granddaughter acknowledged.
While nothing can completely guarantee longevity, green powders have long been used as a nutritional supplement because they are packed with vitamins that support immune system function.
They also offer a convenient way to boost daily nutrient intake where there may be nutritional gaps in one’s diet.
Tay and her grandmother discussed the drink in a clip
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A key component in many green powders is algae like spirulina, which has been shown to boost protection against cardiovascular disease.
The superfood has also been shown to offer potential benefits in preventing liver diseases.
How are green powders consumed?
Green powder can easily be included in daily routines by mixing water, smoothies and juices.
Natural sweeteners can be taken with the supplements, as Tay’s grandmother does to mask the powder’s grassy taste.
