My longevity hacks

When buying oregano oil, make sure it is wild oregano oil! One must never forget to enjoy life to the fullest amidst all the health and wellness routines.

Nutrition

There is no perfect diet and anyway, every person has very different needs in this regard. The following things I personally try to keep in mind and integrate into my diet:

1. Protein in the morningIntegrating enough protein into breakfast is one of the most important and easiest anti-aging tricks for me. I like to eat eggs or avocado toast with cottage cheese. A protein-rich breakfast is also supposed to ensure that the hormone balance in women remains balanced.

2. Matcha instead of coffee

I have been drinking Matcha for years and this alternative to coffee just feels good. I already look forward to my little morning Matcha ritual in the evening. Like coffee, Matcha also contains caffeine, but due to its combination with the active ingredient L-theanine contained in Matcha, it is released into the bloodstream more slowly and evenly. 3. Mangosteen

I discovered the tropical fruits for the first time on vacation two years ago and have been the biggest fan ever since. If I had to choose one fruit to support anti-aging from the inside out, it would be mangosteen.

Mangosteens have extraordinarily effective defense mechanisms and strong bioactive substances that protect them from pathogens and predators. These properties also benefit us through consumption.

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Xanthones, which are abundant in the fruit, belong to the so-called super antioxidants and are effective anti-inflammatories as well as a powerful anti-aging substance. Of all known sources of xanthones, mangosteen contains the highest concentration in nature and thus also slows down the aging process to some extent. Unfortunately, they are difficult to obtain and very expensive in this country.

3. Fermented foods

Our gut health significantly contributes to our overall physical condition and particularly to our skin health. The better our intestine is supplied with good intestinal bacteria, the more we literally radiate this outward.

To support a healthy gut flora, there is hardly anything better than fermented foods. I therefore really try to consume something fermented daily. Unpasteurized sauerkraut (always the one from the refrigerated section) is an excellent option, for example.

With just one large tablespoon, the intestine is optimally supplied with the important lactic acid bacteria that we need for a healthy gut. If you don't like sauerkraut at all, you can alternatively choose tempeh, kefir, or kombucha.

4. Broccoli sprouts

These small sprouts, which can also be grown at home, are packed with nutrients and also contain sulforaphane, which is said to have an inhibitory effect on the growth of cancer cells.

5. Bone broth

The traditional home remedy from the time of our grandparents not only provides the skin with plenty of collagen , but is also wonderful for a healthy microbiome and can help support the healing of leaky gut.

Hormesis (Greek: "stimulation, impetus")

What doesn't kill us makes us stronger. This simple sentence probably explains the phenomenon of hormesis most easily. Behind it is the theory that much of what would harm the body in excessive doses can have a positive effect on it in small dosages.

Sirtuins, a certain class of enzymes, are activated by hormetic stress like Fasting is activated by physical activity, sauna, or even cold, and is involved in regulating cellular metabolism, DNA repair, and longevity. Personally, I'm a big fan of infrared saunas and try to go to the sauna as often as possible during the winter.

The so-called cold therapy is similarly effective. If you want to take advantage of its positive effects, you need to endure three minutes; less cold exposure has little to no effect.

Low Impact Workouts

What many don't know: While exercise is generally healthy, it can also be counterproductive. Specifically, when we overdo it to the extent that our body starts releasing cortisol , the stress hormone. Low-impact workouts like Pilates are very suitable for keeping the cortisol level in the body balanced.

On the other hand, very intense cardio training can trigger a stress reaction in the body in many people. The assumption that more also brings more is not necessarily correct when it comes to sports. From 30 minutes onwards, cortisol secretion tends to increase, which is why 20-minute workouts are often the better choice. Personally, this suits me very well 😉

I love healthy food, I love taking care of myself and treating my body as a kind of temple that I want to treat well and support with small longevity hacks. However, one should never forget to enjoy life to the fullest amidst all the health and wellness routines.

To indulge in ice cream, pasta, or a glass of wine when you feel like it - without a guilty conscience. Because being happy is a very important factor for a long and healthy life.

A little outlook: Of course, my longevity hacks also include supplements. A topic I have been intensively involved with for a long time. I explain my supplement routine in detail in my next column.