Bacon, blueberries, chocolate: 100-year-old woman reveals what she eats for a long, healthy life

When you imagine the diet of a 100-year-old, you would probably think of a carefully planned menu filled with nutritious foods, small portions, and no desserts. But a 100-year-old woman from New Jersey, Natalie Groeger, might change your perception. Natalie, who is going to turn 101 this month, does not compromise on her food habits, and yet she is remarkably fit considering her age. Also, she has not eliminated sweets from her diet, treating herself to chocolates once in a while.

All about 100-year-old woman

Natalie, born in Brooklyn, New York, got married at 21 and worked as a switchboard operator, as per a report by Today. She now lives in an assisted living facility in Englewood, New Jersey.

Natalie has 2 children and 4 grandchildren. She is also lucky enough to spend time with her 6 great-grandchildren. When asked about her secret to longevity, Natalie’s blunt reply was: ‘You just have to be very open-minded… You have to enjoy living.’

100-year-old woman’s unique diet

Speaking about her diet, Natalie revealed that she always starts her breakfast with her favourite fruit: blueberries. She is also fond of apples, known to be beneficial for diabetes, inflammation, gut health, heart ailments and even weight loss. Avocados are also a part of her morning meal sometimes

Interestingly, Natalie also loves bacon, although she admits that she shouldn’t eat it. Her breakfast regularly consists of 2 over-easy fried eggs with bacon and an English muffin. The centenarian admits not maintaining a rigorous diet. ‘I eat basically everything,’ she said.

Apart from that, Natalie seems to have a sweet tooth. She loves to indulge in the goodness of dark chocolate. Dubbed the healthiest, dark chocolate contains the most cocoa bean solids, which have phytochemicals shown to have anti-inflammatory, anticancer, and antihypertensive properties, as per experts.

100-year-old woman’s longevity tips

Besides her unusual food picks, Natalie also shared some of her secret longevity tips. She claims to be joyful, spirited and an optimist, which, according to her, are the key to staying young. Physical activity like walking or dancing adds to her overall wellbeing.

Natalie even takes special care of her appearance, dressing up well and wearing makeup. ‘I think it starts the day off right and makes you feel good,’ she pointed out. In conclusion, being happy, smiling at strangers, enjoying time with friends or family and eliminating stress from your life can prevent ageing faster, as per Natalie.