【附1】The Most Healthy Drinks；

【附2】Sparking Water

《多维读者》 11/11/2013

人类对长寿的渴望从未停止。以下习惯占据长寿排行榜的前十名。在你能看到的任何地方贴上便利贴，提醒自己戒掉坏习惯，按医嘱服药，多去户外，能有效帮你解除成瘾。

1、多喝水。水不仅能拯救人们的生命，还是长寿的第一要素。美国疾控中心的相关数据表明，很多疾病是由于摄入水不足引起的。养成勤饮水的好习惯，并适量摄取果汁、各种汤品，增加水分的摄入。

Your body is mostly water and uses it in many ways. It helps digestion and can ease and ward off constipation or trouble pooping. It also flushes out toxins, stops kidney stones from forming, and hydrates your skin. The recommended minimum daily amount is 11.5 cups for women and 15.5 cups (=3,667ml) for men.

2、倒金字塔的饮食习惯。你的饮食结构必须像一个金字塔：以充足的早餐为基础，接下来是吃好午餐，晚餐绝对要少，就像金字塔的塔尖。切记大餐后不要立即上床睡觉。确保多吃坚果和干果，少吃薯条和油炸零食。每天都必须遵循这些饮食规则才能保持健康。

3、消除压力。欢笑是压力的克星。别再为小事忧虑，让你的生活更轻松些。不要让自己背上不必要的工作负担，能做多少就做多少。这样你才能选择对你最重要的事情，从而实现长寿的愿望。

4、帮助别人。你可以资助贫困的人，与饥饿的人分享食物，向有困难的人伸出援助之手。当看到别人快乐，自己会更加快乐。这能给你带来一种自我满足感。

5、乐观。乐观的人更易产生长寿的信念。在对美国百岁老人的调查中发现，所有老人之前都对自己活过百岁充满信心。这种信念使他们在面对生活困境时，仍然保持良好的健康习惯和充满斗志的心态。

6、生活只取所需，勿恋舒适。保持简单、基本的需求对健康有益。选择喝白开水而不是碳酸饮料，选择步行而不是开车，选择自己烹饪而不是去餐馆用餐。基本的生活所需不仅满足你的需求，还能让你的身体不会因贪恋舒适而产生惰性。在这种生活节奏中，你会越来越勤快，而不是成为每天看电视的“沙发族”。

7、爱家人。在美国威斯康星大学（UW-Madison）的一项研究表明，热爱家人的人心理健康指标非常平均，更有可能达到活过百岁的目标。这是因为，热爱家人能让你产生对自己健康的责任感，同时，多点时间与家人在一起，工作时间少些，能消除消极想法和紧张情绪。

8、拒绝服用成瘾性食物和药物。烈酒、香烟、安眠药等都会让你远离长寿。吸烟会让寿命减半，而烈性白酒会让记性越来越差。依赖安眠药则会让你失去自己入睡的能力。在你能看到的任何地方贴上便利贴，提醒自己戒掉坏习惯，按医嘱服药，多去户外，能有效帮你解除成瘾。

9、旅行途中结识新朋友。到各地旅行能遇到很多新朋友，看看美景，了解新地方的历史，会收获新的人生价值观。结识新朋友可以使头脑清晰，改变思维方式，为生活带来新的希望。

10、练习瑜伽和冥想。瑜伽能放松身体的每一块肌肉，通过连续运动排出汗液来消除所有的体内毒素。冥想可以使你的大脑保持平静，清除一切杂念来保持大脑健康。

[附1】The Most Healthy Drinks

Water is considered the most healthy drink in the world. It is essential for hydration, maintaining body temperature, and maintaining the balance of bodily fluids. It is also calorie-free and doesn't contain any added sugars or artificial ingredients.

Other healthy drink options include:

• Unsweetened tea or coffee
• Low-fat milk or non-dairy milk alternatives
• 100% fruit juice (in moderation due to natural sugar)
• Vegetable juice

It's important to remember that moderation is key when it comes to consuming any type of drink. Consuming too much of any type of drink, even healthy ones, can have negative impacts on your health.

Additionally, drinking water and staying hydrated have been linked to many health benefits, such as:

• Improving digestion
• Flushing toxins out of the body
• Aiding in weight loss
• Improving skin health
• Boosting physical performance

It's also important to keep in mind that your hydration needs may vary depending on your activity level, the climate you live in, and your overall health.

【附2】 Sparkling water vs. club soda vs. tonic water

First things first: We need to clear the air about what we mean when we say sparkling water.

Sparkling water is basically just water with some extra oomph. That oomph you feel when you take a sip is carbon dioxide gas that’s dissolved into the water under pressure (aka, carbonation). Most of the time, there are natural flavors added to sparkling water as well.

Sparkling water is also called seltzer water, and it’s similar to a few other types of carbonated water including club soda, sparkling mineral water and tonic water.

• Club soda is carbonated water that also contains infused minerals, namely salts.
• Sparkling mineral water is naturally carbonated, mineral-containing water that comes from a spring or well. Sometimes, it’s further carbonated by manufacturers.
• Tonic water is carbonated water that contains quinine (a bittering agent) and sugar, as well as infused minerals.

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