A New Jersey woman is living proof that you really area only as old as you feel. Mariam Todd, who is 100 years old, still works 6 days a week at her family’s furniture store, which her parents founded in 1929. Even at her age, she still drives, goes grocery shopping, and cooks. Recently, she revealed how she has managed to maintain her health and youth and the habit that she cut out to ensure her longevity. Mariam, who works 50 hours a week, said it’s all about adhering to a consistent routine, particularly when it comes to diet. She avoids fast food and fried foods and stays away from alcohol. Instead, she munches on vegetables and makes sure her plate is always multi-colored. She loves tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, yellow squash and zucchini. Mariam confessed that she does indulge occasionally in a piece of dark chocolate, which is said to reduce heart problems and improve brain function. In addition to a healthy diet, Mariam remains active by swimming with her family. She summed it all up in one sentence: “I try to eat right, sleep right and live right.”
