Long life food in Hunza Valley

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Astonishingly beautiful part of the country. No wonder Indian freedom fighters e.g., Gandhi, were so devastated when India was split up into India and Pakistan by the British and this part of India became a foreign land. Most of Kashmir is like this - which is why two countries claim it as their own. Switzerland, renowned for its scenic peaks and lakes, pales in comparison.

The meat in the diet is substantially less than the typical American diet. It is similar to the traditional Mediterranean diet which is known for its link to longevity: 

"It involves eating plant-based meals, with just small amounts of lean meat and chicken and more servings of mostly vegetables, fruits, legumes, unrefined grains, olive oil and fish."

The apricot oil being used here may impart similar benefits as olive oil.