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title: Is exercise more important than diet for a longer life?
date: 2021-10-19T17:35:00+11:00
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# Is exercise more important than diet for a longer life?

 [Exercise](https://www.ricardoriskalla.com/blog/category/exercise)

 

 

 

 

 

  So many questions but only one answer.

For longevity, diet is the most critical factor.

We are talking here about a high-quality diet based on portion control.

This is the protocol used in areas on the planet where people live above 100 years old in general.

We are talking about Okinawa Island in Japan and Ikaria in Greece.

For more tips, download my books or exercise videos available on this website.

What should you do in the quest for longer life?

 

 

 

 

 

 

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