Akanksha Arora • 09 Jul 2024
104-Year-Old War Veteran Reveals The Secret To His Long Life
104-Year-Old War Veteran Reveals The Secret To His Long Life. (Image credits: iStock)
Gordon Grenville-Hunt chose a hearty plate of fry-up over the fruit salad for breakfast on the occasion of his 104th birthday. Claiming he has a monster appetite, he opted for fish and chips for lunch. Gordon had served in the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers during World War II.
As he brushed off any concerns of Cholesterol, the veteran said, "I have a cooked breakfast every day. It sets me up for the day. I could have a healthy fruit salad but I would never consider anything else other than a full English.”
Gordon chose to work for car-maker British Leyland in Oxford. However, after his second wife passed away in 2019, he moved to Dorset and started living in the Larks Leas Rent Home in Blanford.
His son Philip said that the reason for his father's longevity is his love for food. "He eats like a horse and is as stubborn as a mule. He’s the most positive person I know. His glass is overflowing, it’s never half-full," he said.
Even at the age of 104, his cholesterol levels are not high and he happens to be very proud of his age.
How does your cholesterol level affect your lifespan?
Keeping your cholesterol level under control can help you in leading a long and healthy life. High cholesterol levels increase your risk of heart disease. Medications can help improve your cholesterol.Meanwhile, according to a recent research, eating two portions of salmon a week can help in keeping high cholesterol in check. Salmon is one of the most nutritious foods with loads of nutrition. In every 100 g of salmon, you can find:
Protein: 25 g
Fat: 11 g
Omega 3 fatty acid: 2.3 g
Vitamin B12: 127% of Daily value (DV)
Vitamin B6: 56% of DV
Selenium: 85% of DV
Niacin: 63% of DV
Pantothenic acid: 38% of DV
Thiamine: 23% of DV
Folic acid: 7% of DV
Potassium: 13% of DV
Phosphorus: 21% of DV
Many other foods can also help you keep your cholesterol levels in check. For instance:
- Nuts: Some nuts such as almonds and walnuts are high in monounsaturated fats, fibre and plant sterols which can help to lower LDL cholesterol.
- Avocados: Rich in monounsaturated fats, avocados can help lower LDL cholesterol levels.
- Legumes: Some legumes such as beans, lentils, and chickpeas are good sources of soluble fibre which binds cholesterol and its precursors in the digestive system. This prevents their absorption into the bloodstream.