A resident of Wasilla, Alaska, James R. Partridge is a retired L-188, B-727, and B-747 pilot who worked more than 30 years at Northwest Airlines. In retirement, Alaskan James R. Partridge stays busy by managing property, collecting antique cars, and studying nutrition and how it contributes to good health.
According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, only 9 percent of Americans eat the recommended 2 to 3 cups per day of vegetables. This is a particularly startling figure given that achieving these minimums could add several years to one’s life. In fact, a study published in the British Medical Journal showed that eating at least five servings of fruits and vegetables per day contributed to a lower risk of mortality from all disease and illness, particularly heart disease.
Another study, conducted by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, found that individuals who adhered to a largely plant-based diet had a 16 percent lower risk of cardiovascular disease compared to those who ate relatively few fruits and vegetables.
Additional research has highlighted five regions in the world where individuals, on average, live longer and healthier lives. These areas include Okinawa (Japan), Ikaria (Greece), and Loma Linda (USA). The main thing the people in these communities share is that they primarily eat plant-based diets with a high intake of beans and lentils. Members of these communities only eat meat an average of five times per month.
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