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is essential for living a long and healthy life. But before you completely overhaul your pantry, you may be able to start, a 103-year-old woman who lives in Ohio, has gained popularity by sharing her secrets on TikTok, where she's known as the"Jamaican grandma." In a"I really love myself," Taylor said in the video that her 34-year-old granddaughter posted."I think most people have a problem because they don't think of themselves—they think of everything out there, you know? But you have got to think about yourself first. You have to help yourself first." Of course, there are some more tangible factors that have contributed to Taylor's long and healthy life. Aside from still living alone, the 103-year-old is able to navigate the stairs of her two-story home, has never had cancer, and was able to walk without a walker until recently,"A lot of her longevity stems from her hyper independence, the fact that she has lived on her own all these years, has eaten really healthy and stayed fairly active … in addition to her positive mindset," Bernal told the news outlet. Taylor typically cooks her own meals centered around fish, vegetables, and salads. But even her eating habits aren't always as"healthy" as they could be. Taylor indulges in some guilty pleasures from time to time, like ice cream, sweet wine, and chips.that she had an acquaintance who owned a health food store and"taught a lot of stuff" that she wasn't 100 percent on board with."She didn't have a pot in her house—everything was raw. I tried, but I couldn't do it," she said. But there's one recipe that Taylor has held onto from her health food store-owning acquaintance. Every other day, she still drinks a glass of green juice that contains fresh aloe vera chopped into cubes, kale, parsley, ginger, celery, one teaspoon of powdered greens she buys from a health food store, water, and sweetener for the taste—Taylor uses Splenda, according to"My digestion is really great," the 103-year-old said in regards to the green juice."And I've been doing it for about 30 years."Best Life offers the most up-to-date information from top experts, new research, and health agencies, but our content is not meant to be a substitute for professional guidance. When it comes to the medication you're taking or any other health questions you have, always consult your healthcare provider directly.Kali Coleman is a Senior Editor at Best Life. Her primary focus is covering news, where she often keeps readers informed on the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and up-to-date on the latest retail closures.Winter Storm Could Bring 10 Inches of SnowWellnessThese 3 Hacks Can Make You Healthier at Work
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