Woman claiming to be ‘world’s oldest person’ swears by snack despite doctor’s warning

A woman, who claims to be 124 years old and the world’s oldest person, has divulged her secret to a long life.

Qiu Chai from China attributes her longevity to eating three meals daily, enjoying outdoor walks, and ensuring she’s in bed after 8pm each night.

Delving deeper into her dietary habits, the grandmother said that her preferred dish is a simple combination of rice and vegetables with an added piece of lard “the size of a table tennis ball”.

Despite doctors advising her to cut down on animal fat due to eye and ear conditions, she insists on maintaining her diet.

In her younger days, Qiu also reportedly indulged in a large bowl of oily noodles every evening.

Despite her apparent age, she continues to perform daily tasks like feeding geese and burning firewood without difficulty.

Qiu Chai has chosen to ignore advice from doctors
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While Qiu seems to be in good health, the NHS warns that lard and other high-fat oils contain significant amounts of saturated fat.

UK health guidelines suggest that men should limit their intake to no more than 30g of saturated fat per day, and women to no more than 20g.

High consumption of saturated fat can elevate cholesterol levels and heighten the risk of heart disease.

Healthier oil options include olive, avocado, and rapeseed oils, which are better alternatives to butter and lard.

The health website further suggests that rice and grains are a beneficial choice of starchy food, being low in fat and providing energy.

In particular, brown and wholegrain varieties offer additional nutritional benefits like more fibre, aiding the body in waste elimination.

Moreover, noodles are advised to be consumed in moderation, with certain types offering more health advantages than others.

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