Longevity & Healthy Living: A Personalized Path to a Longer Life

Question
Hi.

My name is Julian and I am currently slightly overweigh, by twenty pounds. I'm 5'10" and weigh about 205 lbs. I have been exercising for a couple of weeks, but my diet has been poor somewhat. I don't eat meat or chicken that much because I'm not a fan of them. However, I eat foods that are loaded in carbs. I also love eating all kinds of fish. I'm 30 years old and of south american descent. I would like to know how long I will live if I start getting fit now. I want to live a very long time and I would like to know if it's not to late to change my ways. How long am I expected to live if I do this?

regards,

Julian

Answer
Hi Julian,

Age 30 is certainly not too late to start living a healthy lifestyle. While no one can predict for certain how long you will live, we know that many people who lead a healthy, active lifestyle can live a full and active life well into their 80's and even well beyond that.

If you want some information on healthy eating, visit Dietitians of Canada (www.dietitians.ca), The American Dietetic Association (www.eatright.org), and/or The Diet Channel (www.thedietchannel.com) for reliable advice.

Hope that helps!

Karen