The CR Way
Using the Secrets of Calorie Restriction for a Longer, Healthier Life
Chapter One
Calorie Restriction
The search for the fabled Fountain of Youth symbolizes the desire to remain young that has been a sought-after goal throughout history. It has been thought to be truly unattainable. Little did we know that the mythical waters of youth have resided within us all along. The human body is an amazing, resilient machine, shown to survive and thrive no matter what the external forces may be. Our evolutionary road has been a long, sometimes harsh one and yet we've adapted and flourished. How?
Researchers postulate that when our ancestors struggled through extended periods without food, the body's remarkable survival instinct would kick in and somehow slow down their aging. This allowed our species to live through difficult times—responding to hardships and challenges by becoming stronger and more resilient. The common thread appears to have been food, or rather, lack of food. The fact that consuming fewer calories somehow slowed the aging process has inspired scientific ... read full excerpt from: The CR Way ebook
