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Originally Posted by Villages PL
Thanks, pooh, for adding to the discussion. Genetics do play a part in health and longevity. For example, some people are born with lots of cholesterol receptors and some may be born with few. This probobly explains why your ancestors could eat lots of meat, butter, fried foods, cold cuts and dairy.
As far as smoking, my grandfather, who lived to 97, smoked until he was thirty. He also worked in coal mining after he came to the U.S.. Perhaps his healthy diet compensated for it. Okinawans who smoke don't seem to have any health problems because of it. It's thought that their healthy diets compensate for the harm done by smoking.
With your ancestors, perhaps it was the liquor and quality vegetables (even thought a small amount). There may be other things like CoQ10 which is produced by the liver. Maybe they produced a lot of it.
I believe my family has a lot of cholesterol receptors too because no one in my large extended family has ever had heart trouble. Having said that, I am a vegan because I'm trying to avoid getting cancer. Imagine, I could be eating all the meat I want but have to worry about something else besides getting heart trouble. But I don't really miss it. I will have a sardine or two once in a while. I love fruit, vegetables, whole grains and legumes etc..
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We must each do what we feel is best for our bodies and our lives. Personally, I don't fare well on lots of fruit, veggies and grains. My body seems to need more protein. If you're doing well, I commend you.
Did Dad and his family have genetics on their side? I'm sure they did, but exactly what helped them live long lives, I don't know with any certainity. Many may be born with genetic predispositions to medical conditions and in these instances, medications can be a Godsend for them. Do you feel there is a genetic predisposition for heart disease in your life?
Every individual is responsible for the vessel that is their body. You are doing what you feel you need must to stay healthy. May you continue to experience good health, live long and prosper...
You and I grew up in cities fairly close to each other. Since moving to Florida, I've "met" more people from where I grew up.... kind of nice...
