While perusing Pinterest the other morning, I stumbled upon the quote show above. I'm not sure if it was the geometry reference or the inspiration to live a full life that attracted me most, but I have not been able to stop thinking about Diane Ackerman's statement ever since!
As if I did not have enough to reflect on, a recent segment on CNN made me think more deeply about a long, full, healthy life! According to the news report, adherence to a Mediterranean Diet "may be the key to living longer" because of a correlation between the diet and the length of telomeres*. As it turns out, individuals who ate meals rich in vegetables, fruits, nuts, beans, peas, unrefined grains, olive oil and fish, were able to prevent accelerated telomere shortening; aka live a longer life!
Even though the study clearly points out that lives have lengthening tendencies because of the Mediterranean Diet, the width of life is also impacted by mindful munching. Instituting the Mediterranean Diet into daily routine reduces the likelihood of developing chronic diseases, which in turn allows individuals to participate in activities that enhance the fullness of life!
With 2015 on the horizon, resolve to live a "longer and wider" life by testing out these robust recipes!
*Telomeres are part of your chromosomes. They are associated with aging, lower life expectancy, age related diseases, cancers and liver disease.
((Photo Source: http://aliedwards.com/2011/01/daily-work-at-home-rhythm-things-i-have-learned#more-8975))
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