The woman who turned 117 revealed what food she eats daily: she says it’s her secret to longevity

It was on January 17, 2023 that María Branyas Morera became the most long life expectancy of the world in the record books Guinness .

At that time, the elderly person was 115 years old, while just two months later he was 116 years old .

And now, On Monday March 4, 2024, Branyas celebrated his 117th birthday in the town of Santa María del Tura in Olot, Girona, Catalonia.

Although she was born in 1907 in California, United States, her family is originally from Spain, so she returned with her to the aforementioned province when she was little. .

Although Branyas currently requires a wheelchair to get around, does not suffer from any illness .

Actually, He even has an X account (ex Twitter) where he shares his thoughts and experiences .

“Hi world. Today I am 117 years old. I came this far », he wrote this Monday.

In this same message he added a quote that he attributes to the writer and poet Pere Casaldàliga: “Old age is a kind of sacrament. We lose our hearing, but we feel more, because we listen to life, not to noises… In the light of death, life acquires a specific, more definitive weight.” .

The next day, he posted another message: “Thank you very much for the congratulations. My sincere thanks to all the people who expressed their love, respect and kind words to me yesterday. “.

In the same way, he also cited a sentence, this time attributed to the writer Joana Raspall: “Just with a smile that you give me, I am filled with joy and I see the world bigger” .

In this sense, one of the topics that attracts the most attention from Internet users is when it comes to how he has maintained his longevity .

According to statements retrieved by The nation , Branyas said things like staying away from people who make her feel bad, finding times to relax and not following restrictive diets have helped her. .

However, he assured that He believes there is one specific food that has helped him achieve over eleven decades. .

“An advice: at a time when miracle diets and foods for well-being and health are constantly emerging. health , we must save the yogurt; A food always with infinite positive properties for the body and it prolongs life,” Branyas said.

Throughout her life, the Catalan consumed one yogurt per day and this is consistent with the potential benefits reported by different research .

However, it must be remembered that There are other aspects that may have influenced, such as genetics .

A survey published in 2013 in the journal Hospital nutrition said that Consumption of probiotics may help improve bowel function while another presented in 2011 and available on the website of the NIH linked its consumption to reduce blood cholesterol levels in patients with type 2 diabetes .

To this is added that They may be rich in protein, which supports tissue building and repair as the specialists explain The Spanish .

On this last point, a study published in 2019 in the journal Nutrients concluded that Adequate protein consumption can contribute to the preservation of muscle mass, especially in older people. .

At the same time, various studies have indicated that Its components can help strengthen the immune system, strengthen bones and reduce the risk of suffering from chronic diseases. .

Notably It is always advisable to go to a doctor if you have questions about things such as your health and diet. .