A RECIPE FOR LONGEVITY: 33 (+5) OF THE HEALTHIEST FOODS ON EARTH

Is it possible to live to 125 or maybe 150? Its certainly a possibility, as discussed on Oprah Winfreys recent show on longevity. She visited me at my farm to learn how, at 86, I am enjoying the robust health, energy, and mental creativity of someone many decades younger. My secret: large quantities of fruit and vegetables, plus an hour of daily exercise. No pills, not even aspirin, and certainly no supplements ever enter my mouth -- everything I need comes from my fishvegetarian diet, which incorporates 30-40 different kinds of fruit and vegetables every week. Even though I am Chairman and Owner of Dole Food Company, I do most of my own grocery shopping, and even took Oprah on an impromptu trip to Costco, in a day that included bike riding, exercise in the gym, and juicing vegetables in the kitchen. Oprah marveled at how much I eat, and yet never gain a pound. In fact, I expend a lot of energy in my 50-60 minutes of cardio and strength training every day. Plus theres the fact that fruit and vegetables tend to be lower in calories, but higher in filling fiber and other nutrients that help you feel satisfied. By eating many fruits and vegetables in place

of fast food and junk food, people could avoid obesity. Obesity accelerates aging even faster than smoking, according to scientific research. We created the North Carolina Research Campus to study the health benefits of fruits and vegetables. It is the only campus in the world encompassing eight universities all working together for the benefit of health and longevity. These include Duke University, UNC Chapel Hill, NC State University, UNC Charlotte, North Carolina Central University, NC A&T State University, UNC Greensboro and Appalachian State University. Weve gathered a comprehensive array of famous scientists and scientific equipment under one roof, including a two-story, 950 megahertz, 8-ton superconducting magnet. It is the largest and most powerful magnet in the world and will help us look at both plant and human cells at the most minute level. We are constantly doing research on all fruit and vegetables, including the ones listed below, which are the mainstay of my diet. David H. MurdockChairman, Dole Food Company, Inc.

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2 cups dry cannellini beans

Ribollita (Reboiled Italian Cabbage Soup)

By Ben Nayer via allrecipies.com

4 cups water 3 (32 ounce) cartons chicken broth 5 cloves garlic, minced 4 sage leaves 2 bay leaves 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup olive oil 2 onions, diced 3 carrots, peeled and sliced 3 large stalks celery, chopped 2 potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks 1 1/2 cups cabbage, coarsely chopped 1 bunch Swiss chard, trimmed and chopped 1 bunch kale, trimmed and chopped 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes 12 (1/2-inch-thick) slices French bread, lightly toasted salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste 1 1/2 cups grated Parmesan cheese for topping 1/2 cup olive oil

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Sort and rinse the beans before placing them in a large pot with the water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat and cook 5 minutes. Turn off heat, cover, and let stand 1 1/2 hours. Drain. Place the beans, chicken broth, garlic, sage leaves, bay leaves, and salt in a large pot. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer until beans are tender, about 2 hours. Cool. Remove 1 cup of beans. Discard the bay leaves and sage leaves. Blend the remaining bean mixture with a hand mixer until smooth. Set aside. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over mediumhigh heat. Add the onions; cook and stir until transparent, about 10 minutes. Combine the

carrots, celery, potatoes, cabbage, Swiss chard, and kale with the onions. Stir in the tomatoes. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Cover, and cook until greens have wilted, stirring at least once, about 20 minutes. Stir in the pureed bean mixture, and cook 40 minute until the mixture thickens. Stir in the reserved beans. Adjust seasonings to taste. Add the toasted bread slices; cook until bread is soaked, about 10 minutes longer. Cool, and refrigerate overnight. Reheat the soup over low heat until heated through, about 20 minutes. Serve each serving garnished with 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese and a drizzle of olive oil.

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B
bay leaves 2 black pepper 2

CONTENTS
Ribollita (Reboiled Italian Cabbage Soup) 2

C
cabbage 2 cannellini beans 2 carrots 2 celery 2 chicken broth 2

F
French bread 2

G
garlic 2

K
kale 2

O
olive oil 2 onions 2

P
Parmesan cheese 2 potatoes 2

S
sage leaves 2 salt 2 Swiss chard 2

T
tomatoes 2

W
water 2