Longevity

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Reference: do start sentences like "Second, it reduces fat consumption"

Linking words: "But, a vegetarian diet may be expensive".

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Firstly, those who follow a plant-based are less likely than omnivore people to suffer several medical conditions. A balanced vegeterian diet might reduce the intake of fat and provide enough nutrients ​to the organism as protein or iron, ensuring a healthier life for human beings.

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Secondly, this type of diet can bring about several benefits in relation to the environment. Leaving a lighter carbon footprint and reducing forest devastation are some of the positive changes that people who are not meet eaters are involved in as a consequence of adopting a vegetarian diet. For example, since fewer people consume meat, then, the meat packing industry is less likely to clear reinforests to breed cattle.​

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​Longevity

You need to remember the names of the communities and the key characteristics associated to them.​

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Longevity is present in different blue zones. People who inhabit these areas achieve longevity in different ways. How would you study this section? Share your tips to get ready for writing a paragraph in the coming term test.

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Multiple Choice

Eating healthy food and sleeping properly may reduce people's chances of becoming ill with (pneumonia).

• coming down with

• cutting down on

• getting up with

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She fainted and I couldn't do anything to make her regain consciousness.

• bring her down

• bring her up

• bring her around

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Going to bed early can help people achieve longevity.

• Turning in

• Turning on

• Turning into

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Healthy food, resting and good company can help people recover from any illness.

• get around

• get over

• get round

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On the one hand, Okinawans achieve longevity being eating until they are 80% full. On the other one hand, Okinawans live a long life since they carry out light exercise.

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Research suggest you to eat fresh ingredients full of vitamins to boost your immune system.

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Eating an amount of fruits and vegetables can lead to longevity.

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Connecting regularly with friends and family strengthens your immune system because has a positive effect on your mood.