I missed spelled the name of one of the cultures that were described as long-living in the last two books I read, they were the Russian Georgians, Vilcabamba and Hunza. I am adding the hyperlinks to the books themselves for anyone that might be interested in reading them.. <A HREF="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0892817356/o/qid=926474212/sr=2-1 /002-4258164-4513456">Amazon.com: A Glance: Traditional Foods Are Your Best Medicine : Improving Health and Longevity With Native Nutrition </A> <A HREF="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1887314156/n/qid=926474275/sr=2-1 /002-4258164-4513456">Amazon.com: A Glance: Nourishing Traditions </A> And I just ordered: <A HREF="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0941524280/qid%3D926449336/002-42 58164-4513456">Amazon.com: A Glance: Food Enzymes for Health and Longevity </A> <A HREF="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0898850738/qid=926449632/sr=1-1/0 02-4258164-4513456">Amazon.com: A Glance: The Long-Living of Soviet Georgia </A> So we'll see what they have to say for themselves. Happy posting everyone..... Anna L Abrante [log in to unmask]